88R12992 BHH-D
By: Herrero H.R. No. 276
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Civic and business leaders of the Coastal Bend are
gathering in Austin on February 22, 2023, 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 millions of
travelers from across the country and around the globe; visitors to
Corpus Christi alone infuse more than $1 billion into the local
economy and support tens of thousands of jobs; and
WHEREAS, The Port of Corpus Christi is one of the largest
ports in the country by tonnage, and it holds the distinct honor of
exporting the first barrel of U.S. crude after the lifting of a
40-year ban in 2015; it is also a strategically significant port for
the United States military, as the Coastal Bend is home to Naval Air
Stations Corpus Christi and Kingsville and the Corpus Christi Army
Depot; 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 & 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; and
WHEREAS, The Coastal Bend area contributes significantly to
the vibrancy and prosperity of 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 House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 22, 2023, as Coastal Bend Day
at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the region's
delegation.