SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 242
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the citizens of Port Isabel and Texans across the state in
celebrating March 3, 2015, as Port Isabel Day at the Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Port Isabel was originally named Fronton De Santa
Isabel after the land grant awarded to Don Rafael Garcia in the
early 19th century; it was incorporated in 1928 as Port Isabel in
recognition of the proposed port at the town site; and
WHEREAS, Located near the southern end of South Padre
Island on Laguna Madre Bay, Port Isabel offers a wide range of
attractions and recreational opportunities, from world-class
fishing to the longest pier in Texas to the historic Port Isabel
Lighthouse; and
WHEREAS, This unique community is home to such exciting
annual events as the Lighted Boat Parade, Queen Isabella Market
Day, the Lighthouse Arts and Heritage Festival, and the Longest
Causeway Run and Fitness Walk; the city also boasts an exemplary
public library system, excellent public schools, active sports
programs, impressive museums, and a gracious, small-town quality
of life; and
WHEREAS, The people of Port Isabel are eagerly facing a
prosperous future while continuing to embrace their rich and
colorful past; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend the people of Port Isabel on their
many contributions to the growth and prosperity of our state and
extend to them best wishes for a memorable Port Isabel Day at the
Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 23, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate