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          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 230          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   join the citizens of Roma in celebrating the 97th anniversary of   the opening of the Roma-Ciudad Miguel Alemán International   Suspension Bridge; and          WHEREAS, In 1928, the Roma-Ciudad Miguel Alemán   International Suspension Bridge was commissioned and financed by   Joseph Erastus Pate and the Starr County Bridge Company and was   constructed by engineer George Cole, who also built a number of   other notable suspension bridges in the area; the bridge was   built to facilitate commercial development and transportation   between Roma, Texas, and Ciudad Miguel Alemán, Tamaulipas,   Mexico, and it has since become an enduring symbol of the shared   cultural heritage and economic prosperity of the Rio Grande   Valley and Mexico; and          WHEREAS, A remarkable example of early 20th-century   engineering, the bridge is the only standing original   international suspension bridge spanning the Rio Grande;   although it was decommissioned in 1979, its historical and   architectural significance led to its recognition in the   National Register of Historic Places in 1984 and secured its   merit as a treasured landmark; and          WHEREAS, Beyond its practical function, the bridge   represents the lasting bonds between the people of Texas and   Mexico and stands as a testament to the spirit of cooperation   that has defined the region for generations; it continues to   foster economic and social ties and serves to strengthen the   cross-border connections that are so vital to both   communities; and          WHEREAS, This year's celebration of the Roma-Ciudad Miguel   Alemán International Suspension Bridge offers a special   opportunity to reflect on its significant legacy and to recognize   the outstanding efforts currently underway to renovate the   bridge for operation as a pedestrian walkway and to protect this   historic structure as a symbol of unity for future generations in   the United States and Mexico; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby recognize the 97th anniversary of the   Roma-Ciudad Miguel Alemán International Suspension Bridge and   commend all involved in its maintenance and revitalization for   their contributions to preserving the historical and cultural   richness of the Lone Star State; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in   honor of this special occasion.     Zaffirini                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on March 11, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate