[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 785 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 785

         Recognizing the 100th Anniversary of Robstown, Texas.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 30, 2007

 Mr. Ortiz (for himself, Mr. Hall of Texas, Mr. Al Green of Texas, Mr. 
Hinojosa, Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Reyes, 
  Mr. Doggett, Mrs. Napolitano, Mr. Smith of Texas, Mr. Serrano, Mr. 
  Grijalva, Mr. Paul, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Hensarling, Ms. Jackson-Lee of 
   Texas, Mr. McCaul of Texas, Mr. Pastor, Mr. Shuster, Mr. Poe, Mr. 
 Barton of Texas, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Gonzalez, Mr. Conaway, Mr. Cuellar, 
  Mr. Gene Green of Texas, Mrs. Boyda of Kansas, Mr. Saxton, and Mr. 
Salazar) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
              Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
         Recognizing the 100th Anniversary of Robstown, Texas.

Whereas in 2007, the city of Robstown, Texas, celebrates its centennial as the 
        ``Biggest Little Town in Texas'';
Whereas before Robstown became a city in Nueces County, Robstown was a major 
        thoroughfare north of the National Mexican Railway, making it vital for 
        trade and commerce between Mexico and the United States;
Whereas rancher and businessman Robert Driscoll conveyed territories encircling 
        the boundaries of Robstown, inspiring Robstown's name;
Whereas Robstown enters the 21st century as the crossroads of international 
        trade, being the location where the Texas Mexican Railway connects the 
        Port of Laredo with the Port of Corpus Christi and Interstate 69 will 
        intersect Texas State Highway 44;
Whereas Robstown is the home of a new fairgrounds and entertainment venue; the 
        future home of an inland port, which will be the first such port in the 
        United States; and the future home of an Army storage facility;
Whereas Robstown is one of the leading cotton producing areas in the United 
        States, at one time operating the most cotton gins in the United States 
        and later naming the mascot of the Robstown high school the ``Cotton 
        Picker'';
Whereas, a steadfast community in Nueces County, the residents of Robstown have 
        included legendary National Football League Hall of Famer Gene Upshaw; 
        Federal Judge Hilda Tagle; and numerous county, State, and Federally 
        elected officials;
Whereas Robstown has scheduled ``Century of Celebration'' festivities throughout 
        2007, beginning on January 1 and including a formal celebration on June 
        1 and the Cottonfest festival in October; and
Whereas Robstown's contributions to the history of the United States include 
        being the site of the first game of Texas Hold 'em poker: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes the 100th 
anniversary of Robstown, Texas, and commends all of the residents of 
Robstown and all other individuals who call Robstown home.
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