SR62 - Recognizing February 18 and 19, 2025, as El Paso Days.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 62          WHEREAS, Business leaders and policymakers from El Paso   are gathering at the State Capitol to celebrate February 18 and   19, 2025, as El Paso Days in Austin; and            WHEREAS, El Paso has the distinction of being located where   two countries and three states converge; together with its   neighboring border city Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico, it forms the   largest binational metroplex in the Western Hemisphere, creating an   intersection of opportunities for economic development; the El Paso   region also represents one of the largest manufacturing centers in   North America, and its ports of entry handle approximately 20 percent   of Texas' total trade activity; area businesses are fortunate to be   served by the El Paso Chamber, which has taken the lead in promoting   economic prosperity and encouraging a favorable business climate in   El Paso for over 125 years; moreover, the City of El Paso was recently   recognized with the Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award by   the International Economic Development Council, which highlighted   its innovative workforce programs and its commitment to driving   sustainable economic growth; and            WHEREAS, Designated as a Great American Defense Community, El   Paso is known for its strong support of military personnel, veterans,   and their families through community integration, economic   opportunities, and a high quality of life; the city continues to   foster innovation, workforce development, and collaboration,   ensuring a welcoming and thriving environment for those who have   served our nation; and            WHEREAS, The Borderplex region encompasses three significant   military installations:  Fort Bliss in El Paso, one of the largest   military complexes in the United States and home to the 1st Armored   Division, "America's Tank Division"; White Sands Missile Range in New   Mexico, the U.S. Department of Defense's largest fully instrumented,   open-air test range; and Holloman Air Force Base near Alamogordo, New   Mexico, a key installation of the Air Education and Training Command;   given the El Paso region's rich military history, continued   partnership with Fort Bliss, and steadfast commitment to veterans,   El Paso County declared itself the "Veterans Capital of the U.S.A."    on November 1, 2022; and            WHEREAS, El Paso also features a number of exemplary   educational institutions; The University of Texas at El Paso has   received the prestigious R1 designation from the Carnegie   Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, which recognizes   the school's outstanding research activities; Texas Tech University   Health Sciences Center El Paso, a stand-alone health sciences   center, is home to the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, the first   four-year medical school along the U.S.-Mexico border; the   University Medical Center of El Paso houses the region's only Level I   Trauma Center and serves as the primary teaching institution for   TTUHSC El Paso; and            WHEREAS, The El Paso region is driving innovation and economic   expansion through strategic investments in advanced manufacturing,   aerospace, and defense; with a strong foundation built on   collaboration between industry leaders, academic institutions, and   local government, El Paso is emerging as a hub for high-tech research   and workforce development, and the region continues to attract new   opportunities that strengthen its position as a leader in global   supply chains and next-generation manufacturing; and            WHEREAS, An area with a rich and fascinating heritage, El Paso   has contributed immeasurably to the story of the Lone Star State, and   its citizens take great pride in the extraordinary region they call   home; now, therefore, be it            RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby recognize February 18 and 19, 2025, as El   Paso Days in Austin and extend a warm welcome to the visiting   delegation.     Blanco                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on February 19, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate