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78R10621 JNC-D

By:  Puente                                                       H.R. No. 652



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to 
welcome the fine citizens from San Antonio who have journeyed to 
Austin April 1, 2003, in recognition of San Antonio Legislative Day 
at the State Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, San Antonio's history can be traced back to 1691, 
when a band of Spanish explorers and missionaries came upon a river 
that, because it was the feast day of St. Anthony, they named "San 
Antonio"; and
	WHEREAS, The city itself was founded in 1718 by Father 
Antonio Olivares when he established Mission San Antonio de Valero, 
which became permanently etched in the annals of history; the 
Alamo, as the mission became known, served as a fort in 1836 when 
189 defenders held off some 4,000 Mexican troops for 13 days; and
	WHEREAS, The cry "Remember the Alamo" became the rallying 
point of the Texas Revolution against Mexico, and today the 
historic mission is a shrine and museum, recognized as the cradle of 
Texas liberty; and
	WHEREAS, San Antonio has retained its sense of history and 
tradition, while making room for cosmopolitan progress; it is a 
crossroads where the rich sounds and flavors of Native America, Old 
Mexico, Germany, the Wild West, and the Deep South mingle; and
	WHEREAS, The city has a proud military heritage, serving as 
home to Fort Sam Houston, the former Kelly Air Force Base, Lackland 
Air Force Base, and Brooks City-Base; and
	WHEREAS, Recent years have brought remarkable economic 
development to San Antonio because of the city's skilled workforce, 
excellent institutions of public and higher education, and 
flourishing industries of biomedical sciences, health care, 
tourism, informational technology and security, aviation, 
aerospace, and telecommunications; and
	WHEREAS, Nearly eight million visitors each year delight in 
the discovery of San Antonio's charms, including the Alamo, La 
Villita, San Fernando Cathedral, the San Antonio Missions Trail, 
the McNay Art Museum, the San Antonio Museum of Art, and the famed 
Paseo del Rio, better known as "The Riverwalk"; this vibrant city is 
also home to many other popular tourist attractions such as Six 
Flags Fiesta Texas, Sea World, and the San Antonio Zoo, ranked as 
one of the best in the country; and
	WHEREAS, With over 300 days of sunshine annually, San Antonio 
provides visitors with a multitude of outdoor sports, recreation, 
and festive activities; the biggest party of the year is held  April 
19-27, 2003, as the city celebrates Fiesta San Antonio with a 
nine-day extravaganza that celebrates the rich and diverse heritage 
of the city; and
	WHEREAS, Frank Tolbert, a noted Texas historian and 
journalist, once said, "Every Texan has two homes, his own and San 
Antonio"; a vibrant city of distinct and beautiful multicultural  
heritage, friendly and welcoming residents, and warm hospitality, 
San Antonio is indeed a second home for all citizens of the Lone 
Star State; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize April 1, 2003, as San Antonio 
Legislative Day at the State Capitol and extend sincere best wishes 
to the visitors from San Antonio for an enjoyable and memorable 
visit.