H.R. No. 260
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Brownsville are celebrating the
166th anniversary of the incorporation of their city on February 7,
2019; and
WHEREAS, The origins of Brownsville trace back to a small
settlement surrounding Fort Brown, a United States military outpost
constructed in 1846; it was named in honor of Major Jacob Brown, who
was killed during an attack on the fort at the onset of the
Mexican-American War; in 1848, the same year the area became part of
the State of Texas following the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, the
settlement was established as Brownsville, and the city was
incorporated in 1853; and
WHEREAS, Brownsville became a center of trade with Mexico and
European nations; the city forged ahead in the 20th century with the
installation of railroads, expanded commercial farming, and, by
1936, a shipping channel and port to the Gulf of Mexico; as the
population has grown from just 6,000 in 1900 to more than 180,000
today, the city has maintained its reputation as a hub of
international culture; the largest city in the Rio Grande Valley,
it serves as an active gateway between two countries that are joined
by hundreds of years of custom and family; and
WHEREAS, Residents of Brownsville have fostered a tradition
of progress that continues into the new millennium; in 2001 and
2014, it was named an All-American City by the National Civic League
for its outstanding accomplishments toward improving economic
development, community health, and civic engagement; and
WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich history as they work to build
an even brighter future, the citizens of Brownsville are
justifiably proud of their community, and it is indeed fitting to
honor their contributions to the story of the Lone Star State; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 166th anniversary of the
incorporation of Brownsville and extend to its residents sincere
best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the City of Brownsville as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.
Lucio III
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 260 was adopted by the House on March
13, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House