89R11646 DSH-D
By: Morales of Maverick H.R. No. 117
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Maverick County are gathering in
Austin on February 5, 2025, to celebrate Maverick County and Eagle
Pass 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 the county seat, Eagle Pass, was established on the Rio
Grande and became a center for travel and trade along the
Texas-Mexico border; 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 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 business,
industry, and trade while increasing affordable housing; the area's
educational opportunities are furthered by the offerings of
Southwest Texas Junior College and Sul Ross State University
International, and construction is underway on a comprehensive,
four-year university in Eagle Pass affiliated with SRSU and the
Texas State University System; and
WHEREAS, With three international bridges, including a rail
bridge, Eagle Pass and Maverick County have become an important
port of entry for international commerce; in 2023, the Port of Eagle
Pass handled $37.14 billion in exports and imports, making it the
ninth busiest border crossing in the U.S.; additionally, 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 and Eagle Pass 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 House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 5, 2025, as Maverick County
and Eagle Pass Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to
the visiting delegation.