SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 29
WHEREAS, Residents of Maverick County are gathering in
Austin on February 5, 2025, to celebrate Maverick County 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 its county seat, Eagle Pass, was established on
the border between Texas and Mexico; 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, encourage young people, 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 solid business, industry, and trade, as well
as affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, With three international bridges, including a
rail bridge, Maverick County has become an important port of
entry for international commerce, and 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 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby recognize February 5, 2025, as Maverick
County Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the
visiting delegation.
Gutierrez
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 5, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate