88R11247 JRI-D
By: Gutierrez S.R. No. 132
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Residents of Maverick County are gathering in Austin
to celebrate Maverick County Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Located in Southwest Texas, Maverick County was
formed in 1856 and named for cattleman and state legislator Samuel
Augustus Maverick; the county was formally organized 15 years
later, and its county seat, Eagle Pass, was established on the
border between Texas and Mexico; the city was originally named
El Paso del Aguila because of the frequent flights of Mexican
eagles over the area; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, city and county officials have
demonstrated an ongoing commitment to working together to create
jobs, encourage young people, and improve the quality of life in
their region of the state; civic leaders are also dedicated to the
effective collaboration of the public and private sectors and to
the administration of an economic development plan that will
attract and retain solid business, industry, and trade, as well as
affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, With three international bridges, including a rail
bridge, Maverick County has become an important port of entry for
international commerce, and the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas
provides a significant source of jobs, revenue, and tourism;
visitors to the region can also learn about area history at Fort
Duncan Park and San Juan Plaza and enjoy outdoor recreation at
Maverick County Lake; moreover, they can stroll the streets of
historic downtown Eagle Pass, which has been designated as a Texas
Main Street City by the Texas Historical Commission; and
WHEREAS, Even as they celebrate their rich heritage, the
hardworking people of Maverick County are looking ahead to the
opportunities of the future, and they may reflect with pride on
their contributions to the story of the Lone Star State; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby recognize Maverick County Day at the State Capitol and
extend a warm welcome to the visiting delegation.