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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 464
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WHEREAS, Proud residents of Alamo are gathering in Austin |
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on April 26, 2023, to celebrate the City of Alamo Day at the State |
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Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Situated in the Rio Grande Valley, the city of |
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Alamo is located in Hidalgo County and is known as "The Refuge to |
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the Valley"; the area's first settlers were primarily farmers and |
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ranchers who were attracted to the region by its fertile land and |
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abundant water supply; after the arrival of the railroad in the |
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early 1900s, the area experienced significant growth and |
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development; in the years that followed, Alamo became an |
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important agricultural center in the Rio Grande Valley, and crops |
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such as cotton, citrus, and sorghum were major contributors to |
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the local economy; the city was officially incorporated on May |
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12, 1924, and it was named after the Indian-Spanish term for the |
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cottonwood tree; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, Alamo is a thriving city of nearly 19,500 |
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citizens that boasts a strong agricultural industry, and it |
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continues to grow in commerce, ecotourism, and the arts; |
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residents and visitors alike benefit from its close proximity to |
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a number of popular tourist attractions, including South Padre |
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Island and the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, and outdoor |
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enthusiasts are drawn to the area for activities such as hiking, |
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birdwatching, and camping; furthermore, the city has remained |
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true to its cultural heritage and celebrates its history and |
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traditions with such events as the annual Alamo Watermelon |
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Festival, which is a state-sanctioned BBQ cook-off that honors |
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the community's agricultural roots; and |
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WHEREAS, Acknowledging their rich history as they work to |
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build an even brighter future, the citizens of Alamo are |
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justifiably proud of their community, and it is indeed fitting to |
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honor their contributions to the story of the Lone Star State; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize April 26, 2023, as the City of |
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Alamo Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting |
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delegation sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable |
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stay in Austin. |
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LaMantia |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on April 25, 2023. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |