Bill Text: TX SR994 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing the Harris County Historical Commission on the dedication of the Centennial Marker replica honoring Lorenzo de Zavala.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-05-16 - Reported enrolled [SR994 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-SR994-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 994
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the Harris County Historical Commission on the occasion of
the dedication ceremony for the 1936 Centennial Marker replica
honoring Lorenzo de Zavala; and
WHEREAS, The original marker, erected during the Texas
Centennial celebration and marking the site of the home of
Lorenzo de Zavala, was severely damaged during Hurricane Ike;
this replacement monument is the only replica of a Centennial
Marker to be authorized by the Texas Historical Commission; and
WHEREAS, One of the seminal figures in Texas history,
Lorenzo de Zavala was a signer of the Texas Declaration of
Independence and served as the first vice president of the
Republic of Texas; his plank-covered log home, the first in the
municipality of Harrisburg, was built in 1829 and served as a
hospital following the Battle of San Jacinto; and
WHEREAS, It is truly fitting that Texans continue to pay
tribute to the memory of Lorenzo de Zavala, and the dedication of
this marker represents an opportunity for people to honor his
many achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend the Harris County Historical
Commission on its commitment to preserving the area's rich legacy
and extend best wishes for a memorable dedication ceremony for
the 1936 Centennial Marker replica honoring Lorenzo de Zavala;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
Whitmire
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 16, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate