TITLE: Celebrating the opening of The Outlets at Corpus Christi Bay in Robstown.

SUMMARY: Celebrating the opening of The Outlets at Corpus Christi Bay in Robstown.

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WHEREAS, The retail economy of the Coastal Bend region of Texas will be greatly enhanced by the opening of The Outlets at Corpus Christi Bay in Robstown in November 2016; and WHEREAS, Located inside the corporate limits of Robstown, this new outlet mall is the result of a partnership between the Lockard Companies and Dolphin Ventures; ground was broken on the project in July 2013 in partnership with the City of Robstown, the Robstown Improvement Development Corporation, Nueces County Drainage District No. 2, and the Crossroads Local Government Corporation; and WHEREAS, Phase I of the mall will include approximately 325,000 square feet of retail space, with 25 acres available nearby for more shops, entertainment venues, restaurants, and hotels; the mall's proximity to the Richard Borchard Regional Fairgrounds will help ensure its success not only with local residents but with the 8.1 million annual visitors to the region; and WHEREAS, Development projects such as The Outlets at Corpus Christi Bay in Robstown represent an exciting addition to the dynamic economy of the Coastal Bend, and this stylish new mall promises to contribute to the prosperity and quality of life of the region; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby celebrate the opening of The Outlets at Corpus Christi Bay in 2016 and congratulate all those associated with this project on bringing it to fruition. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3323 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House