SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 62
WHEREAS, Business leaders and policymakers from El Paso
are gathering at the State Capitol to celebrate February 18 and
19, 2025, as El Paso Days in Austin; and
WHEREAS, El Paso has the distinction of being located where
two countries and three states converge; together with its
neighboring border city Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico, it forms the
largest binational metroplex in the Western Hemisphere, creating an
intersection of opportunities for economic development; the El Paso
region also represents one of the largest manufacturing centers in
North America, and its ports of entry handle approximately 20 percent
of Texas' total trade activity; area businesses are fortunate to be
served by the El Paso Chamber, which has taken the lead in promoting
economic prosperity and encouraging a favorable business climate in
El Paso for over 125 years; moreover, the City of El Paso was recently
recognized with the Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award by
the International Economic Development Council, which highlighted
its innovative workforce programs and its commitment to driving
sustainable economic growth; and
WHEREAS, Designated as a Great American Defense Community, El
Paso is known for its strong support of military personnel, veterans,
and their families through community integration, economic
opportunities, and a high quality of life; the city continues to
foster innovation, workforce development, and collaboration,
ensuring a welcoming and thriving environment for those who have
served our nation; 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 U.S. Department of Defense's largest fully instrumented,
open-air test 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, El Paso also features a number of exemplary
educational institutions; The University of Texas at El Paso has
received the prestigious R1 designation from the Carnegie
Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, which recognizes
the school's outstanding research activities; 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 I
Trauma Center and serves as the primary teaching institution for
TTUHSC El Paso; 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
and workforce development, and 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby recognize February 18 and 19, 2025, as El
Paso Days in Austin and extend a warm welcome to the visiting
delegation.
Blanco
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 19, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate