SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 271
WHEREAS, Civic and business leaders of the Coastal Bend are
gathering in Austin on February 25, 2015, to celebrate the many
qualities that make their region one of the state's premier
vacation destinations; and
WHEREAS, Each year, the Coastal Bend draws more than 8.6
million travelers from across the country and around the globe;
in Corpus Christi alone, approximately 7.4 million guests
collectively spend nearly 20 million days visiting the city,
thereby infusing over $1.2 billion into the local economy and
supporting some 29,000 jobs; and
WHEREAS, The myriad popular attractions in the area include
the Padre Island National Seashore, the Texas State Aquarium, and
the South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, with its 182
acres of tropical flowers, butterflies, and parrots; in addition,
visitors enjoy such cultural and educational venues as the Art
Museum of South Texas, the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and
History, and the USS Lexington aircraft carrier; the Coastal Bend
also hosts many youth and amateur sporting events; and
WHEREAS, Tourism is a mainstay of the state economy as a
whole, generating billions of dollars in state and local tax
revenue while bolstering businesses related to transportation,
retail sales, dining, and entertainment; the Coastal Bend area
contributes significantly to the vibrancy of this industry in the
Lone Star State, and its residents may indeed take pride in the
rich heritage and natural beauty that bring so many visitors to
their communities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby recognize February 25, 2015, as Coastal Bend
Day at the State Capitol and extend to the region's delegation
sincere best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable event.
Hinojosa, Kolkhorst,
Lucio, Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 25, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate