SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 80
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
honor the citizens of Laredo and to recognize Wednesday, January
28, 2009, as Laredo Legislative Day at the Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Laredo was established in 1755 by Don Tomas
Sanchez, and its history offers a compelling tale, as the town
was forged in the heat of battles incited by Spaniards, Indians,
Mexicans, Texans, and Americans; its location as a crossroads
between nations has made Laredo a unique city and the site of an
interesting mix of cultures; and
WHEREAS, Situated on the banks of the Rio Grande, Laredo is
now the 10th largest city in Texas and the largest inland port on
the southern United States border; it is one of the top four
ports-of-commerce in the nation, and in 2008, the city handled 40
percent of all overland trade between the United States and
Mexico; and
WHEREAS, Education plays a vital role in the life of
Laredo; Texas A&M International University in North Laredo and
the new University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Laredo Extension Campus thrive with students, and Laredo
Community College now has two campuses; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby extend best wishes for a celebratory Laredo
Legislative Day at the Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the citizens of Laredo as a memento of this occasion.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 28, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate