SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 80
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the City of Brownsville in honor of the 168th
anniversary of the city's incorporation, which took place on
February 7, 2021; 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 and the expansion of
commercial farming, and in 1936, the city established a port and
shipping channel to the Gulf of Mexico; as the population has
grown from 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 has continued into the new millennium;
in 2001 and 2014, Brownsville was named an All-American City by
the National Civic League for its outstanding accomplishments in
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 many contributions to the story of the Lone Star
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby commemorate the 168th anniversary of the
incorporation of Brownsville and extend to its residents sincere
best wishes for continued happiness and success; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the City of Brownsville as an expression of high regard 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 February 23, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate