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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A delegation from Laredo is traveling to |
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Macharaviaya, Spain, for the community's 2023 Fourth of July |
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celebration in honor of its native son, Spanish military leader and |
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American Revolutionary War hero Bernardo de Gálvez; and |
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WHEREAS, Located in the province of Málaga, Macharaviaya was |
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officially founded in 1572, though the local church was built in |
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1505 and recognized by King Fernando in 1510; the town was home to |
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the famous poet Salvador Rueda as well as the influential Gálvez |
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family; and |
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WHEREAS, With a current population of approximately 400 |
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residents, Macharaviaya is a charming town with cobblestone streets |
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and whitewashed, stone-wall houses; its focal point is the Iglesia |
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de San Jacinto, built on the site of the original parish church; and |
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WHEREAS, The city hosts an annual Fourth of July celebration |
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to recognize its hometown hero, Bernardo de Gálvez, and his |
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contributions to U.S. history; an honorary citizen of the United |
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States, Mr. Gálvez supported the American Revolutionary War effort |
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by providing supplies and intelligence to American forces and |
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defeating the British in five military campaigns on U.S. soil; as |
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part of the festivities, Macharaviaya hosts a parade and a |
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reenactment of the capture of Fort George in Pensacola, which was a |
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crucial victory in the Revolutionary War; and |
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WHEREAS, As the birthplace of Bernardo de Gálvez, |
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Macharaviaya played a noteworthy role in the campaign for American |
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independence, and its citizens may take great pride in the town's |
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rich history; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize Macharaviaya on the occasion of its |
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2023 Fourth of July celebration and extend to all those associated |
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with the community sincere best wishes for the future. |