SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 427

	WHEREAS, The Texas Senate is proud to welcome the fine 
citizens of San Antonio and to recognize March 29, 2005, as 
Viva San Antonio 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; because they arrived at the river on the Feast Day of 
Saint Anthony, they named the river "San Antonio"; and

	WHEREAS, The city was actually founded in 1718 by 
Father Antonio Olivares; he established Mission San Antonio de 
Valero, which became permanently etched in the annals of history 
as "The Alamo" when 189 defenders held the historic mission 
against some 4,000 Mexican troops for 13 days in 1836; and

	WHEREAS, The cry "Remember the Alamo" became the rallying
point of the Texas Revolution against Mexico, and today, 
The Alamo is a shrine and museum and is recognized as the 
Cradle of Texas Liberty; and

	WHEREAS, The City of San Antonio was formally incorporated 
in 1837 when the young Republic of Texas granted San Antonio a 
charter; and

	WHEREAS, Over the years, San Antonio has retained its 
flavor of history and tradition, while carefully blending 
in cosmopolitan progress; the city is noted for being a 
crossroads and a meeting place where the rich sounds and flavors
of Native Americans, Old Mexico, Germans, the Wild West, 
African-Americans, and the Deep South mingle and merge; and

	WHEREAS, The city has a proud military heritage; military 
greats like Generals Pershing, Stillwell, Krueger, LeMay, 
Chennault, and Eisenhower served at San Antonio area military 
installations, including Fort Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force 
Base, and Brooks City-Base; and

	WHEREAS, In recent years, San Antonio has enjoyed a 
thriving economy due to its skilled workforce, its excellent 
institutions of public and higher education, and its overall 
quality of life, which has attracted some of the largest and 
best corporate businesses and industries in our nation; and

	WHEREAS, Nearly eight million visitors a year delight 
in the discovery of San Antonio's charms, such as The Alamo, 
La Villita, San Fernando Cathedral, the San Antonio Missions 
Trail, and the famed Paseo del Rio, better known as "The 
Riverwalk"; and

	WHEREAS, A multitude of other attractions make San Antonio 
one of the top tourist destinations in the country, including 
Sea World San Antonio, the world's largest marine life park, 
and Six Flags Fiesta Texas, an entertainment theme park that 
celebrates the musical sounds of San Antonio and South Texas; and

	WHEREAS, San Antonio is home to many of the state's sports 
treasures including the Professional Golf Association tour's 
Texas Open, the Alamo Bowl, and the World Champion San Antonio 
Spurs; and

	WHEREAS, Starting April 15, 2005, the city will once again 
celebrate Fiesta San Antonio, the biggest 10-day party in the 
State of Texas; Fiesta began 114 years ago with a group of ladies 
parading in decorated horse-drawn carriages in front of The Alamo 
in a parade organized to honor the heroes from the Battles of the 
Alamo and San Jacinto; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
79th Legislature, hereby proclaim March 29, 2005, Viva San Antonio 
Day at the State Capitol and extend best wishes to all for an 
enjoyable and memorable event; and, be it further


	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the citizens of San Antonio as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas Senate.
                                                        Madla, Van de Putte,    
                                                            Wentworth, Zaffirini





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   President of the Senate
 
     I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 21, 2005.



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   Secretary of the Senate