TITLE: Recognizing February 16, 2011, as Maverick County Day at the State Capitol.

SUMMARY: Recognizing February 16, 2011, as Maverick County Day at the State Capitol.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the citizens of Maverick County in celebrating Maverick County Day at the State Capitol; and WHEREAS, Maverick County was formed in 1856 from a part of Kinney County and was named for cattleman and state legislator Samuel A. Maverick; the city of Eagle Pass, the county seat, was incorporated in 1910; the historic Maverick County Courthouse was completed in 1885 and has been declared a Texas Historic Landmark; and WHEREAS, Over the years, the citizens of Maverick County and Eagle Pass have demonstrated a commitment to working together to create jobs, motivate youth, and continuously improve the quality of life in the area; their work has included such initiatives as the construction of a sports and arts complex and a civic and international trade center; Eagle Pass was recently designated a Texas Main Street City; and WHEREAS, County and civic leaders have been dedicated to ensuring the effective collaboration of the public and private sectors and to overseeing an economic development plan that attracts and retains quality businesses, industries, and trade; in addition, the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas and its casino have had a positive effect on the county's jobs, revenue, and tourism; and WHEREAS, Places of interest in Maverick County include the Fort Duncan Museum in Eagle Pass and the Eagle Pass Auxiliary Air Field in Quemado; the area offers hunting and fishing opportunities and a variety of recreational activities to residents and visitors alike; and WHEREAS, Maverick County is home to hospitals and clinics that enhance the quality of health care for its citizens, and the county intends to expand on health care services in the near future; it is also home to Southwest Texas Junior College and Sul Ross State University-Rio Grande College, and the community is working toward the goal of having a four-year college in the county; and WHEREAS, Maverick County Day is an opportunity for the county's residents to celebrate the region's rich history, its many assets, and its plans for the future; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby recognize Maverick County Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation best wishes for a productive and memorable occasion; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of the citizens of Maverick County. Uresti President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 16, 2011.