H.R. No. 73 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Texas Rangers are among the world's best-known 
law enforcement organizations, and their astonishing exploits have 
earned them a permanent place in the history of the Lone Star State; 
and
	WHEREAS, The forebears of today's Texas Rangers were the 
seasoned scouts and frontiersmen assembled by Stephen F. Austin in 
1823 for a raid on hostile Indians, but it was not until 1835 that a 
specific law enforcement organization called the Texas Rangers was 
authorized by lawmakers; and
	WHEREAS, In keeping with its stature as an early colonial 
center of communication and commerce, San Felipe was the site at 
which these intrepid lawmen gathered; and
	WHEREAS, It is indeed appropriate that these historic events 
be commemorated for the benefit of future generations of Texans; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commemorate the founding of the Texas Rangers 
and acknowledge San Felipe as the group's historical birthplace.

                                                                       Kolkhorst

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 73 was adopted by the House on 
February 24, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House