SR33 - Recognizing February 4, 2025, as Laredo Day.

  2025S0054-1 01/30/25     By: Zaffirini S.R. No. 33       SENATE RESOLUTION          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize residents of Laredo as they gather at the State Capitol   to celebrate Laredo Day on February 4, 2025; and          WHEREAS, San Agustin de Laredo was founded in 1755 as an   outpost for the Spanish Empire; the city became part of Mexico   after gaining independence from Spain in 1821, and nearly two   decades later, it was named capital of the Republic of the Rio   Grande; in 1846, Laredo officially became part of Texas and was   subsequently chosen as the Webb County seat; and          WHEREAS, Since its inception, Laredo has served as an   important crossing point on the Rio Grande and a trading center   for livestock, hides, and wool; its role in international trade   expanded with the arrival of the railroad in 1881 and the   development of the Zona Libre, or free trade zone, along the   border between the United States and Mexico; the city's economy   was bolstered by coal mining, onion farming, and the discovery of   oil and gas fields; and          WHEREAS, This bustling gateway city is the largest inland   port along the United States-Mexico border and one of the top   United States Customs districts in the nation; its citizens   benefit from the retail, health services, and hospitality   industries, and as the home of Texas A&M International   University, two campuses of Laredo College, and The University of   Texas Education and Research Center at Laredo, its emphasis on   higher education is evident; and          WHEREAS, Visitors and residents enjoy such area   attractions as the historic San Agustin Cathedral, the Republic   of the Rio Grande Museum, the Laredo Center for the Arts, and   citywide events like Washington's Birthday Celebration; and          WHEREAS, Boasting a rich heritage and a vibrant   international culture, the people of Laredo may indeed take great   pride in the role their community continues to play in the story   of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Laredo and extend a   warm welcome to the visiting delegation; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in   honor of this special occasion.