89R12299 JRI-D
By: Moody H.R. No. 188
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For 125 years, the El Paso Chamber of Commerce has
taken the lead in promoting economic prosperity and shaping local
policy, and El Paso business leaders and policymakers are visiting
Austin for El Paso Days at the State Capitol on February 18 and 19,
2025; and
WHEREAS, El Paso is uniquely situated between two nations and
three states, making the city the largest binational metroplex in
the United States; the surrounding region is one of the largest
manufacturing centers in North America, and the El Paso ports of
entry account for approximately 20 percent of the state's total
trade activity; and
WHEREAS, Designated as a Great American Defense Community,
the City of El Paso is recognized for its strong support of service
members, veterans, and their families through community
integration, economic opportunities, and a high quality of life; El
Paso continues to foster innovation, workforce development, and
collaboration, ensuring a welcoming and thriving environment for
those who serve our nation; in addition, the City of El Paso's
efforts in economic development were recently recognized with the
Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award by the International
Economic Development Council, highlighting its groundbreaking
workforce programs and commitment to creating sustainable
employment opportunities for all residents; and
WHEREAS, The University of Texas at El Paso has achieved the
prestigious R1 designation from the Carnegie Classification of
Institutions of Higher Education, which recognizes its outstanding
research activity; Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El
Paso, a stand-alone health sciences center, is home to the Paul L.
Foster School of Medicine, the first four-year medical school along
the U.S.-Mexico border; the University Medical Center of El Paso
houses the region's only Level 1 trauma center and serves as the
primary teaching institution for TTUHSC El Paso; and
WHEREAS, The Borderplex region encompasses three significant
military installations: Fort Bliss in El Paso, one of the largest
military complexes in the United States and home to the 1st Armored
Division, "America's Tank Division"; White Sands Missile Range in
New Mexico, the Department of Defense's largest fully instrumented
open-air range; and Holloman Air Force Base near Alamogordo, New
Mexico, a key installation of the Air Education and Training
Command; given the El Paso region's rich military history,
continued partnership with Fort Bliss, and steadfast commitment to
veterans, El Paso County declared itself the "Veterans Capital of
the U.S.A." on November 1, 2022; and
WHEREAS, The El Paso region is driving innovation and
economic expansion through strategic investments in advanced
manufacturing, aerospace, and defense; with a strong foundation
built on collaboration between industry leaders, academic
institutions, and local government, El Paso is emerging as a hub for
high-tech research, workforce development, and sustainable
economic growth; the region continues to attract new opportunities
that strengthen its position as a leader in global supply chains and
next-generation manufacturing; and
WHEREAS, An area with a rich and fascinating heritage, El
Paso has contributed immeasurably to the story of the Lone Star
State, and its citizens take great pride in the extraordinary
region they call home; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 18 and 19, 2025, as El Paso
Days at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation
sincere best wishes for a memorable and meaningful event.