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IN SUPPORT OF THE EFFORTS OF THE BINATIONAL TEXAS-
TAMAULIPAS ECONOMIC ALLIANCE
WHEREAS, the states of Mexico and the United States of America bordering on the
Texas -Tamaulipas border share a well defined geographic region;
WHEREAS, the Texas -Mexico border spans four U.S. states, 48 U.S. Counties and six
Mexican States;
WHEREAS, the Rio Grande or Rio Bravo, as it is called in Mexico, serves as the
dividing line of the Texas -Mexico Border:
WHEREAS, according to figures provided by the International Boundary and Water
Commission, the U.S -Mexico border's total length is 1,951 miles; and is the most
frequently crossed international border in the world, with some 350 million people
crossing legally every year:
WHEREAS, there are a total of 23 points of entry in the Texas -Mexico border, with 13 of
the 23 points of entry, or 57% of all points of entry with Mexico are located in the Texas -
Tamaulipas border
WHEREAS, according to the United States Census Bureau "Foreign Trade Statistics",
the United States is Mexico's largest trading partner, and Mexico is the United States
second largest trading partner
WHEREAS, according to the U Census Bureau, "Foreign Trade Statistics", the U.S.
Exports to Mexico in 2005 were $120 billion and the U.S. Imports from Mexico were
over $170 billion;
WHEREAS, it is expected that the unreleased fiscal year 2006 trade figures of exports
and imports to Mexico are expected to surpass the 2005 trade figures;
WHEREAS. the states of Texas and Tamaulipas and the respective communities in the
two states and two nations have many areas of common interest including the support
of private sector development between our regions, and the implementation of the
articles of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA);
WHEREAS, the BiNational Texas -Tamaulipas Economic Alliance have identified
numerous areas of mutual interest including the objectives of encouraging trade,
investment. transportation, communication, health and environmental issues,
educational and cultural exchange between the two geographic regions for the benefit
of our citizens;
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WHEREAS, communities in Tamaulipas and in Texas are participating and supporting
the efforts of the BiNational Texas -Tamaulipas Economic Alliance;
WHEREAS, the purpose of the BiNational Texas -Tamaulipas Economic Alliance is to
facilitate international cooperation and increase economic activity between Texas and
Mexico:
WHEREAS, the BiNational Texas -Tamaulipas Economic Alliance has identified
numerous areas of mutual interest including encouraging trade;
WHEREAS, the underlying concept of the BiNational Texas -Tamaulipas Economic
Alliance is the development and implementation of a strategy that leads to sustainable
development and improves the quality of life for the people of both nations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi shares a common desire to foster and encourage
mutual cooperation between the two states of Texas and Tamaulipas and their
respective communities
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
Section 1. The City of Corpus Christi wishes to foster and encourage mutual
cooperation between the states of Texas and Tamaulipas.
Section 2 The City of Corpus Christi strongly supports the efforts of the Bi -National
Texas -Tamaulipas Economic Alliance
Section 3. The City of Corpus Christi pledge its strong support for the creation of
working partnerships between the states of Texas and Tamaulipas to foster the
evolution of economic development and infrastructure development opportunities, as
well as educational and cultural exchanges.
Section 4. The City of Corpus Christi recognizes the value of the BiNational Texas -
Tamaulipas Economic Alliance and will participate in its efforts to improve the quality of
life for the citizens of both states
Section 5 This Resolution shall be and become effective on or after adoption.
ATTEST:
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
CITY a F CORPUS CHRISTI
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my Garr
Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: February 8, 2007
LLO7'n rth,
Gary W. Smith
Assistant City Attorney
For the City Attorney
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The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Henry Garrett
Brent Chesney
Melody Cooper
Jerry Garcia
Bill Kelly
Rex A. Kinnison
John E. Marez
Jesse Noyola
Mark Scott
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