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This resolution designates Port Aransas as the official Fishing Capital of Texas for a 10-year period, recognizing the city's significant maritime fishing heritage and ecosystem. The resolution highlights Port Aransas's exceptional fishing opportunities, including diverse marine life such as red snapper, redfish, flounder, tarpon, marlin, and tuna, and its multiple fishing options like deep-sea, bay, and pier fishing. The city's prominence is further underscored by its hosting of prestigious fishing tournaments like the Texas Legends Billfish Tournament and the Deep Sea Roundup, as well as its robust fishing industry that includes charter services, bait and tackle shops, and marinas. The resolution also acknowledges the local community's commitment to fishing and the efforts of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in preserving the area's natural fisheries. Specifically, the resolution declares that Port Aransas will hold the official Fishing Capital of Texas title until the 10th anniversary of the resolution's passage by the 89th Legislature, in accordance with Section 391.003(e) of the Government Code.

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