SR110 - Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Rio Grande Valley Day.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 110          WHEREAS, A distinguished delegation from South Texas is   visiting Austin on February 19, 2025, to celebrate Rio Grande   Valley Day at the State Capitol; and          WHEREAS, Benefiting from a strategic location on the Gulf   of Mexico and along the Mexican border, the Rio Grande Valley was   an important ranching region when Texas became the nation's 28th   state in 1845; over time, the focus shifted from ranching to   agriculture, and the Rio Grande Valley became the state's center   of citrus and vegetable production; and          WHEREAS, Flourishing industry and growing international   trade in the 1960s led the Rio Grande Valley to become an economic   powerhouse for the state as it facilitated a tremendous volume of   goods across the United States-Mexico border; each year, the   Valley's 13 ports of entry accommodate millions of vehicle and   pedestrian crossings and facilitate nearly $1 trillion in   commercial trade; and          WHEREAS, The Rio Grande Valley is home to a growing   population of nearly 1.5 million citizens, which has prompted   local and state leaders to expand access to higher education and   health care, strengthen the workforce, increase transportation   and ports of entry infrastructure, and increase funding for   public education in the region; and          WHEREAS, A wealth of higher education institutions   including The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Texas A&M   University Higher Education Center, Texas A&M University Health   Science Center McAllen, South Texas College, Texas Southmost   College, and Texas State Technical College are located in the   Valley with new programs being introduced every year; and          WHEREAS, A vibrant region with a rich heritage, the Rio   Grande Valley is poised to take advantage of exceptional   opportunities for economic and community development, and it is   indeed fitting to honor the Valley's residents on their   commitment to a bright and prosperous future for the area; now,   therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby recognize February 19, 2025, as Rio Grande   Valley Day at the Capitol and extend to all in attendance sincere   best wishes for a productive and enjoyable visit.     Hinojosa of Hidalgo   Hinojosa of Nueces, Zaffirini                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on February 19, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate