SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 66
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the citizens of Brownsville in celebrating January 29, 2013,
as Brownsville Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The Brownsville delegation visiting the Capitol
is led by the United Brownsville Partnership and includes
representatives from the City of Brownsville, the Brownsville
Navigation District, The University of Texas at Brownsville, the
Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation, Texas Southmost
College, the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation, the
Brownsville Independent School District, the Brownsville Public
Utilities Board, the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce, the
Brownsville Economic Development Council, the Brownsville
Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Brownsville South Padre
Island International Airport, Cameron County, the United Way of
Southern Cameron County, and Workforce Solutions Cameron; and
WHEREAS, The largest city in the lower Rio Grande Valley
and the southernmost city in the state, Brownsville is the seat
of Cameron County; chartered in 1848, it was incorporated by an
act of the Third Legislature of the State of Texas in 1850 and is
named in honor of Major Jacob Brown, who died in action in the
lead-in to the Mexican War; and
WHEREAS, Brownsville is a center for the cultural heritage
of the United States and Mexico; hundreds of years of history and
tradition are celebrated throughout each year at a wide array of
festivals and events that bring together the two cultures in a
spirit of cooperation and mutual support; and
WHEREAS, The Brownsville community developed the Imagine
Brownsville Comprehensive Plan in order to implement a bold
vision for the future that builds on the strengths of the people
and the region's unique economic assets; it is truly fitting that
this vibrant community be recognized with a special day at the
Capitol; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Brownsville on their
many contributions to the state and extend to the city's
delegation best wishes for a memorable Brownsville Day at the
State Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the delegation as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on Janauary 29, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate