88R11072 AMB-D
By: Zaffirini S.R. No. 136
R E S O L U T I O N
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 88th Texas 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.