2025S0027-2 01/16/25
By: Hinojosa of Hidalgo S.R. No. 104
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
welcome the citizens of Mission who are gathering in Austin in
celebration of Mission Day at the Texas Capitol on February 18,
2025; and
WHEREAS, Mission has been one of the foremost commercial
and agricultural hubs along the Texas border since the city was
founded in 1908, the year the Missouri Pacific Railroad
established a station in the area; and
WHEREAS, Known as the home of the grapefruit, Mission has a
proud history of citrus-fruit farming since the first citrus
trees in the Rio Grande Valley were planted in the Mission area;
once a year, citizens come together at the Texas Citrus Fiesta to
celebrate their town's contributions to the multimillion-dollar
citrus industry; and
WHEREAS, A center for tourism and exchange between the
United States and Mexico, Mission boasts a flourishing economy
that has attracted agriculture associations, technology firms,
and international manufacturers; the Center for Education and
Economic Development, a business incubator and co-working
facility, has been instrumental in diversifying the local
economy and generating local business growth; and
WHEREAS, In addition to industrial development, Mission
offers a pleasant climate and beautiful natural surroundings to
its 86,000 residents and thousands of seasonal visitors who spend
the winter in Mission's many RV parks; locals and visitors enjoy
such attractions as Mission's National Butterfly Center, the
World Birding Center headquarters, the Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley
State Park, and the Mission hike and bike trails; and
WHEREAS, Mission has been depicted in literature and
popular culture as the iconic setting of Larry McMurtry's classic
Western novel Lonesome Dove and its adapted television
miniseries; Mission is also noted as the home of such prominent
politicians and other well-known figures as United States
Senator Lloyd Bentsen, Congressman Kika de la Garza, and
legendary Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry; and
WHEREAS, The people of Mission are justifiably proud of
their city for its cultural heritage and unique offerings, and
Mission Day at the Capitol is truly a fitting opportunity to
honor the City of Mission and its residents; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Mission on their
important contributions to the history and prosperity of our
state and extend to them best wishes for a memorable Mission Day
at the Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.