SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 136
WHEREAS, Representatives of the City of Laredo are
gathering in Austin on February 8, 2023, to celebrate Laredo
Legislative Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Laredo was established in 1755 by Don Tomás
Sánchez, and its history offers a compelling tale, as the town
was forged by Spaniards, Indians, Mexicans, Texans, and
Americans; a dynamic bilingual and bicultural community, this
Texas city is proud of its Mexican roots; seven flags have flown
over Laredo, and this unique city celebrates its dual historical
and cultural ties throughout the year; and
WHEREAS, Situated on the banks of the Rio Grande, Laredo is
now the 10th-largest city in Texas and the number one inland port
on the southern United States border; in addition, it is one of
the top three ports of commerce in the nation, and in 2021, the
city handled almost 60 percent of all overland trade between
Texas and Mexico; and
WHEREAS, Laredo represents a strong economic driver for
the United States, handling more than $240 billion in total trade
by value with the world and over five million commercial trucks
annually; through trade activity, the city has contributed more
than 474,000 direct and indirect jobs for the state of Texas, and
in 2022, it generated 2,563 jobs; Laredo is also home to multiple
institutes of higher learning, including Laredo College and
Texas A&M International University; and
WHEREAS, Boasting a rich history and a thriving trade
industry, Laredo has established itself as an outstanding
community in which to live and work, and its citizens may indeed
take pride in the place they call home; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby recognize February 8, 2023, as Laredo
Legislative Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting
delegation sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable
stay in Austin.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 7, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate