81R9166 JH-D
By: Herrero H.R. No. 547
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The House of Representatives of the State of Texas
is pleased to join the citizens of Corpus Christi and the Coastal
Bend area in recognizing February 25, 2009, as Coastal Bend Day at
the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Home to many of Texas' top attractions, this region
along the Gulf Coast is an economic powerhouse with a notable
history and a bright future; and
WHEREAS, The Padre Island National Seashore's 68-mile beach
constitutes the longest undeveloped shoreline in the country and is
a favorite of outdoor enthusiasts; the Aransas National Wildlife
Refuge draws 75,000 visitors a year, and the Texas Maritime Museum
draws more than 1,000 visitors a month; and
WHEREAS, The Port of Corpus Christi is the sixth-largest port
in the nation and an important strategic deployment port for the
United States military; Naval Air Station Kingsville is the United
States Navy's largest advanced jet-training base, and Naval Air
Station Corpus Christi and Naval Air Station Ingleside have played
a vital role in the growth of the area; and
WHEREAS, Education plays a major role in the life of Corpus
Christi and the Coastal Bend area, with Texas A&M
University--Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University--Kingsville, and
Del Mar College serving over 26,000 students; Texas A&M
University--Kingsville recently opened the doors of its Rangel
College of Pharmacy, the state's first professional school to open
south of San Antonio, and Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi
recently created the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico
Studies; and
WHEREAS, With its deepwater port facilities, abundant
natural resources, and hardworking citizens, the Coastal Bend area
of Texas is an inviting place in which to live, work, and raise a
family; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 25, 2009, as Coastal Bend Day
at the State Capitol and commend the residents of the area for their
many contributions to the rich cultural and economic fabric of our
state.