Bill Text: TX SR690 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing the Daughters of the Republic of Texas for its stewardship of the Alamo.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-04-13 - Again read [SR690 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-SR690-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 690
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the Daughters of the Republic of Texas in celebrating the
175th anniversary of the decisive events that shaped the
republic's creation; and
WHEREAS, The late winter and spring of 1836 saw the rise of
the hopes of Texans for liberty and independence from Mexico;
delegates signed the Texas Declaration of Independence on March
2, 1836, affirming the principles of self-determination and
proclaiming the creation of a free and sovereign Texas; and
WHEREAS, Following a 13-day siege by the army of General
Santa Anna, the Alamo fell on March 6, 1836, providing a rallying
cry for the troops of General Sam Houston, whose defeat of the
Mexican army at the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836, led
to the establishment of the Republic of Texas; and
WHEREAS, For the last 106 years, the Daughters of the
Republic of Texas have served as caretakers of the Alamo and its
historic legacy; this outstanding organization has diligently
perpetuated the memory of the Texas pioneer families and soldiers
whose determined efforts and sacrifices 175 years ago laid the
groundwork for the founding of the Republic of Texas; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend the Daughters of the Republic of
Texas for their outstanding stewardship of the Alamo and call on
all Texans to commemorate the seminal events of 1836 that led to
Texas' independence 175 years ago; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of these historic events.
Wentworth
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 4, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate