Bill Text: TX HR13 | 2023 | 88th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing the sister city relationship between the cities of San Elizario and Socorro, Texas, and Macharaviaya, Spain.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-11-02 - Reported enrolled [HR13 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-HR13-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 13 | ||
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| WHEREAS, The Cities of San Elizario and Socorro have | ||
| established a sister city relationship with the town of | ||
| Macharaviaya, Spain, and a delegation from San Elizario and Socorro | ||
| is traveling to Macharaviaya to celebrate and affirm the cities' | ||
| historical and cultural ties in October 2023; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Located in the province of Málaga, Macharaviaya was | ||
| officially founded in 1572; with a current population of | ||
| approximately 400 residents, Macharaviaya is a charming village | ||
| with cobblestone streets and whitewashed, stone-wall houses; its | ||
| focal point is the Iglesia de San Jacinto, which was built on the | ||
| site of the original parish church; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Every year, Macharaviaya hosts a Fourth of July | ||
| celebration to recognize its hometown hero, Bernardo de Gálvez, and | ||
| his contributions to U.S. history; an honorary citizen of the | ||
| United States, Mr. Gálvez supported the American Revolutionary War | ||
| effort by providing supplies and intelligence to American forces | ||
| and defeating the British in five military campaigns on U.S. soil; | ||
| Mr. Gálvez was also instrumental in relocating a decommissioned | ||
| Spanish presidio to the Hacienda de los Tiburcios in San Elizario; | ||
| and | ||
| WHEREAS, San Elizario and Socorro are united in their | ||
| commitment to promoting, protecting, and preserving Hispanic | ||
| culture and history, and the delegates from San Elizario are | ||
| participating in a speaking tour that is focused on the historical | ||
| importance of the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro and the Camino Real | ||
| de Tierra Afuera; while visiting Macharaviaya, representatives | ||
| from San Elizario and Socorro will deliver sister city agreements, | ||
| and on October 13, they will direct a live-streamed signing | ||
| ceremony involving the mayors of each city; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Boasting a rich and fascinating history, | ||
| Macharaviaya, Spain, is distinguished further by its noteworthy | ||
| role in the campaign for American independence, and its new sister | ||
| cities agreement with San Elizario and Socorro offers a welcome | ||
| opportunity for the citizens of each of these cities to reflect upon | ||
| their shared history; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas | ||
| Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby recognize the sister city | ||
| relationship between the cities of San Elizario and Socorro, Texas, | ||
| and Macharaviaya, Spain, and extend to all those traveling to | ||
| Macharaviaya sincere best wishes for a productive and enjoyable | ||
| visit; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
| prepared for the delegates as an expression of high regard by the | ||
| Texas House of Representatives. | ||
| González of El Paso | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 13 was adopted by the House on | ||
| November 1, 2023, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
