1 | | - | SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 42 |
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2 | | - | WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join |
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3 | | - | the civic and business leaders of the Coastal Bend in celebrating |
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4 | | - | February 12, 2025, as Coastal Bend Day at the Capitol; and |
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| 1 | + | 2025S0055-1 01/30/25 |
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| 2 | + | By: Hinojosa of NuecesHinojosa of Hidalgo S.R. No. 42 |
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| 7 | + | SENATE RESOLUTION |
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| 8 | + | WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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| 9 | + | join the civic and business leaders of the Coastal Bend in |
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| 10 | + | celebrating February 12, 2025, as Coastal Bend Day at the |
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| 11 | + | Capitol; and |
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5 | 12 | | WHEREAS, The Coastal Bend community annually offers more |
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6 | 13 | | than 10 million travelers a unique opportunity to experience its |
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7 | 14 | | vibrant culture and natural beauty; these visitors bring |
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8 | 15 | | significant economic support to the region, infuse the City of |
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9 | 16 | | Corpus Christi and surrounding areas with over a billion dollars |
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10 | 17 | | annually, and sustain thousands of jobs; and |
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11 | 18 | | WHEREAS, The Coastal Bend has a rich history and is |
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12 | 19 | | recognized as Texas' only World War II heritage site by the |
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13 | 20 | | National Park Service; this designation honors Naval Air Station |
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14 | 21 | | Corpus Christi, where a training program was held that trained |
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15 | 22 | | more than 35,000 naval aviators who greatly contributed to the |
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16 | 23 | | success of the war effort, and the site continues to inspire |
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17 | 24 | | belief in the value of service and dedication; and |
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18 | 25 | | WHEREAS, The region's many attractions, including Padre |
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19 | 26 | | Island National Seashore, the Texas State Aquarium, the USS |
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20 | 27 | | Lexington aircraft carrier, and a variety of youth and amateur |
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21 | 28 | | sporting events, provide resources for families to come |
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22 | 29 | | together, build lasting memories, and appreciate the natural and |
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23 | 30 | | cultural wealth of the area; and |
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24 | 31 | | WHEREAS, Corpus Christi is the eighth-largest city in |
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25 | | - | Texas, and it will soon be home to the state's first |
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26 | | - | municipally owned seawater desalination facility; The Port of |
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27 | | - | Corpus Christi is a vital economic engine that brings |
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28 | | - | opportunity to the Coastal Bend region and supports |
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29 | | - | significant change and growth for Texas and the nation; and |
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| 32 | + | Texas, and it will soon be home to the state's first municipally |
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| 33 | + | owned seawater desalination facility; The Port of Corpus Christi |
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| 34 | + | is a vital economic engine that brings opportunity to the Coastal |
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| 35 | + | Bend region and supports significant change and growth for Texas |
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| 36 | + | and the nation; and |
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42 | | - | Legislature, hereby recognize February 12, 2025, as Coastal Bend Day |
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43 | | - | at the State Capitol and extend to the region's delegation sincere |
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44 | | - | best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable event; and, be it further |
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| 49 | + | Legislature, hereby recognize February 12, 2025, as Coastal Bend |
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| 50 | + | Day at the State Capitol and extend to the region's delegation |
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| 51 | + | sincere best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable event; and, be |
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| 52 | + | it further |
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