SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 254

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the members of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas for their many contributions to the preservation of Texas history; and

WHEREAS, The Daughters of the Republic of Texas was founded more than 100 years ago to carry on the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved and defended the independence of Texas; and

WHEREAS, Over the years, the members of this exemplary organization have encouraged and promoted research into the earliest historical records of Texas, especially those relating to the Texas Revolution of 1835 and the events that followed; and

WHEREAS, The Daughters of the Republic of Texas strive to memorialize the state's history by promoting the celebration of Texas Honor Days and the erection of markers at the state's historic sites; and

WHEREAS, On March 2, 2007, the Alamo Mission Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas will host its Texas Independence Day ceremony in front of the Alamo; the event will celebrate the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence and the beginnings of our state's history, and those who have worked at the Alamo will be recognized for their dedicated and valuable service; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend the Daughters of the Republic of Texas for their many contributions to the preservation of Texas history and extend best wishes to all attending the Alamo Mission Chapter's Texas Independence Day ceremony; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this exceptional organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Uresti

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 19, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate