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89(R) HR 1079 - Enrolled version - Bill Text
H.R. No. 1079
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The City of Laredo is celebrating the 270th
anniversary of its founding on May 15, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Located on the banks of the Rio Grande, Laredo
traces its roots to 1755, when Tomás Sánchez de la Barrera y Garza
established the settlement and was appointed its captain and chief
justice; the town received a resident priest in 1760; as its
population grew steadily, the first public school was established;
it was named the capital of the Republic of the Rio Grande in 1840,
and it ultimately became part of Texas in 1846; two years later, it
was chosen as the Webb County seat; and
WHEREAS, From its earliest days, Laredo was an important hub
for trade, and the arrival of the railroad in the 1880s furthered
the city's development into an international gateway; its economy
was also supported by coal mining, onion farming, and the discovery
of oil and gas in the early 20th century; and
WHEREAS, Today, Laredo is home to more than 255,000 people,
and its leading industries include transportation and warehousing,
retail trade, and educational services; residents and visitors
alike enjoy such attractions as the San Agustín Plaza, the Republic
of the Rio Grande Museum, and the San Agustín Cathedral; in
addition, outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to the region for hiking,
birding, and other activities; and
WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich history as they work to build
an even brighter future, the people of Laredo are justifiably proud
of their community, and it is indeed fitting to honor their
contributions to the story of the Lone Star State; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 270th anniversary of the City of
Laredo and extend to its citizens sincere best wishes for the
future.
Raymond
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1079 was adopted by the House on May
23, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House