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1		-	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 13
	1	+	89R10264 TBO-D
	2	+	By: Hinojosa of Nueces S.R. No. 13
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	7	+	R E S O L U T I O N
2	8		WHEREAS, Proud residents of the City of Brownsville are
3	9		gathering in Austin on January 29, 2025, to celebrate Brownsville
4	10		Day at the State Capitol; and
5	11		WHEREAS, The southernmost city in Texas, Brownsville has
6		-	played an important role in the state's storied history; during
7		-	~~the~~ Mexican-American War, a military fort was constructed at the
8		-	~~site,~~ and soon after, it was named Fort Brown in honor of Major
9		-	~~Jacob~~ Brown, who died during an attack on the stronghold; the
10		-	~~area became~~ part of the state of Texas with the signing of the
11		-	~~Treaty of~~ Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848, and five years later, it was
12		-	~~officially~~ incorporated as Brownsville; the city also served as a
13		-	~~hub for trade~~ with Mexico during the Civil War, and in the
14		-	~~following decades, its~~ economy benefited from the cattle and
15		-	~~transportation industries;~~ and
	12	+	played an important role in the state's storied history; during the
	13	+	Mexican-American War, a military fort was constructed at the site,
	14	+	and soon after, it was named Fort Brown in honor of Major Jacob
	15	+	Brown, who died during an attack on the stronghold; the area became
	16	+	part of the state of Texas with the signing of the Treaty of
	17	+	Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848, and five years later, it was officially
	18	+	incorporated as Brownsville; the city also served as a hub for trade
	19	+	with Mexico during the Civil War, and in the following decades, its
	20	+	economy benefited from the cattle and transportation industries;
	21	+	and
16	22		WHEREAS, Today, Brownsville is the largest city in the Rio
17	23		Grande Valley, spanning nearly 150 square miles and boasting a
18		-	population of approximately 185,000; the city serves as the
19		-	~~county~~ seat of Cameron County, and it has built a reputation as a
20		-	~~leader in~~ innovation, space exploration, and cross-border trade;
21		-	~~the city has~~ also demonstrated a steadfast commitment to
22		-	~~sustainable growth,~~ economic development, and enhancing the
23		-	~~quality of life for its~~ residents; and
	24	+	population of approximately 185,000; the city serves as the county
	25	+	seat of Cameron County, and it has built a reputation as a leader in
	26	+	innovation, space exploration, and cross-border trade; the city has
	27	+	also demonstrated a steadfast commitment to sustainable growth,
	28	+	economic development, and enhancing the quality of life for its
	29	+	residents; and
24	30		WHEREAS, Brownsville has fostered a vibrant culture that
25	31		reflects the enduring partnership between the United States and
26		-	Mexico; the city hosts a number of festivals and events to
27		-	~~celebrate~~ its Mexican American heritage and traditions, and it
28		-	~~works to~~ strengthen the bonds of unity, friendship, and shared
29		-	~~purpose~~ between residents on both sides of the Rio Grande; and
30		-	WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich history as they work to
31		-	~~build~~ an even brighter future, the citizens of Brownsville are
	32	+	Mexico; the city hosts a number of festivals and events to celebrate
	33	+	its Mexican American heritage and traditions, and it works to
	34	+	strengthen the bonds of unity, friendship, and shared purpose
	35	+	between residents on both sides of the Rio Grande; and
	36	+	WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich history as they work to build
	37	+	an even brighter future, the citizens of Brownsville are
32	38		justifiably proud of their community, and it is indeed fitting to
33	39		honor their contributions to the progress and prosperity of the
34	40		Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
35		-	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
36		-	Legislature, hereby recognize January 29, 2025, as Brownsville
37		-	Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting
38		-	delegation.
39		-	Hinojosa of Nueces
40		-	________________________________
41		-	President of the Senate
42		-	I hereby certify that the
43		-	above Resolution was adopted by
44		-	the Senate on January 29, 2025.
45		-	________________________________
46		-	Secretary of the Senate
47		-	________________________________
48		-	Member, Texas Senate
	41	+	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature
	42	+	hereby recognize January 29, 2025, as Brownsville Day at the State
	43	+	Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting delegation.