H.R. No. 77 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The 200th anniversary of the birth of Stephen F. 1-2 Austin will be celebrated in grand style in San Felipe on November 1-3 6-7, 1993; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Texas cities from throughout Austin's original 1-5 colony, an area now comprising 15 counties, have been invited to 1-6 participate in this rich historical celebration; and 1-7 WHEREAS, In addition to booths, a parade, a pageant, and 1-8 fireworks, living history demonstrations will be featured, along 1-9 with a replica of Stephen F. Austin's log cabin and reproductions 1-10 of clothing, firearms, maps, tools, and other common items, to 1-11 convey to modern visitors a sense of colonial life in the Texas of 1-12 the 1820s; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Innumerable individuals are giving generously of 1-14 their time, energy, and expertise to ensure the success of this 1-15 exciting event, and it is indeed appropriate that their efforts be 1-16 recognized and encouraged by the Texas House of Representatives; 1-17 now, therefore, be it 1-18 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 1-19 Legislature hereby honor the 200th birthday celebration of Stephen 1-20 F. Austin in San Felipe and extend best wishes to the citizens of 1-21 the community for a truly memorable event; and, be it further 1-22 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-23 prepared for presentation at the celebration as an expression of 1-24 high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. 2-1 H.R. No. 77 2-2 Saunders 2-3 H.R. No. 77 2-4 _______________________________ 2-5 Speaker of the House 2-6 I certify that H.R. No. 77 was adopted by the House on March 2-7 11, 1993, by a non-record vote. 2-8 _______________________________ 2-9 Chief Clerk of the House