SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 277
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the citizens of Maverick County in celebrating Maverick
County Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Maverick County was formed in 1856 from a part of
Kinney County and was named for cattleman and state legislator
Samuel A. Maverick; the city of Eagle Pass, the county seat, was
incorporated in 1910; the historic Maverick County Courthouse
was completed in 1885 and has been declared a Texas Historic
Landmark; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, the citizens of Maverick County
and Eagle Pass have demonstrated a commitment to working together
to create jobs, motivate youth, and continuously improve the
quality of life in the area; their work has included such
initiatives as the construction of a sports and arts complex and
a civic and international trade center; Eagle Pass was recently
designated a Texas Main Street City; and
WHEREAS, County and civic leaders have been dedicated to
ensuring the effective collaboration of the public and private
sectors and to overseeing an economic development plan that
attracts and retains quality businesses, industries, and trade;
in addition, the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas and its
casino have had a positive effect on the county's jobs, revenue,
and tourism; and
WHEREAS, Places of interest in Maverick County include the
Fort Duncan Museum in Eagle Pass and the Eagle Pass Auxiliary Air
Field in Quemado; the area offers hunting and fishing
opportunities and a variety of recreational activities to
residents and visitors alike; and
WHEREAS, Maverick County is home to hospitals and clinics
that enhance the quality of health care for its citizens, and the
county intends to expand on health care services in the near
future; it is also home to Southwest Texas Junior College and Sul
Ross State University-Rio Grande College, and the community is
working toward the goal of having a four-year college in the
county; and
WHEREAS, Maverick County Day is an opportunity for the
county's residents to celebrate the region's rich history, its
many assets, and its plans for the future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby recognize Maverick County Day at the State
Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation best wishes for a
productive and memorable occasion; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of the citizens of Maverick County.
Uresti
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 16, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate