Bill > HR117

This resolution recognizes February 5, 2025, as Maverick County and Eagle Pass Day at the State Capitol, celebrating the history and achievements of this Southwest Texas region. The document highlights Maverick County's origins, established in 1856 and named after Samuel Augustus Maverick, with Eagle Pass serving as its county seat along the Texas-Mexico border. The resolution emphasizes the area's economic development efforts, international trade significance (with three international bridges and a port handling $37.14 billion in exports and imports in 2023), and educational opportunities through institutions like Southwest Texas Junior College and Sul Ross State University. It also recognizes the region's cultural heritage, including the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, historical sites like Fort Duncan Park, and the designation of downtown Eagle Pass as a Texas Main Street City. The resolution aims to honor the hardworking people of Maverick County and Eagle Pass, acknowledging their past contributions and future potential, while extending a warm welcome to their visiting delegation at the State Capitol.

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