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Cameron County adopts resolution supporting HCR 76 and local shrimpers
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Summary
The court voted to approve a resolution supporting HCR 76, a measure aimed at protecting local shrimpers, with personal remarks from a local shrimper’s daughter and unanimous approval by the commissioners present.
Cameron County Commissioners Court on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution supporting House Concurrent Resolution 76 (HCR 76), a measure the court described as designed to help local shrimpers affected by foreign imports and regulatory pressures.
County Judge Eddie Thirvinga Jr. introduced the item and recalled a time when the region’s shrimp fleet was among the largest in the world. “It’s a shame, because that is an industry that was home to Brownsville and something that we were very, very proud of,” the judge said while describing economic and cultural ties to local shrimping.
Delvia, identified in the meeting as the daughter of a shrimper, thanked the court for the resolution and said the industry’s struggles had “broken my heart.” “So I'm very, very grateful to all the court for their support … we can just hope and pray that it will get passed, and that the shrimpers will get the support that they need to make their life, their livelihood continue and support their families,” she said.
Commissioner Garza moved approval and Commissioner Lopez seconded. The court voted in favor; no “no” votes were announced.
The resolution directs county leaders to express support for HCR 76 and to notify state legislators of the county’s position. The court framed the resolution as a local show of support while legislators consider measures addressing import competition and regulatory issues affecting the shrimping industry.
No funding or policy changes were approved by the court during this item; it is an expression of the county’s position.
