82R6875 JGH-D
By: Hunter H.R. No. 385
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Corpus Christi and the Coastal
Bend area are gathering in Austin on March 1, 2011, to celebrate
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 barrier island in the world and
is a favorite of outdoor enthusiasts; the Aransas National Wildlife
Refuge draws 80,000 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 one of the
United States Navy's premier jet-training bases, and Naval Air
Station Corpus Christi has played a vital role in the growth of the
area; and
WHEREAS, Postsecondary education is also important 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 28,000 students; in 2006, Texas A&M
University--Kingsville opened the doors of its Rangel College of
Pharmacy, the first health-related professional school to open in
South Texas, and in 2005, Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi
opened 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 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 1, 2011, 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.