SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 690

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the Daughters of the Republic of Texas in celebrating the 175th anniversary of the decisive events that shaped the republic's creation; and

WHEREAS, The late winter and spring of 1836 saw the rise of the hopes of Texans for liberty and independence from Mexico; delegates signed the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 1836, affirming the principles of self-determination and proclaiming the creation of a free and sovereign Texas; and

WHEREAS, Following a 13-day siege by the army of General Santa Anna, the Alamo fell on March 6, 1836, providing a rallying cry for the troops of General Sam Houston, whose defeat of the Mexican army at the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836, led to the establishment of the Republic of Texas; and

WHEREAS, For the last 106 years, the Daughters of the Republic of Texas have served as caretakers of the Alamo and its historic legacy; this outstanding organization has diligently perpetuated the memory of the Texas pioneer families and soldiers whose determined efforts and sacrifices 175 years ago laid the groundwork for the founding of the Republic of Texas; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend the Daughters of the Republic of Texas for their outstanding stewardship of the Alamo and call on all Texans to commemorate the seminal events of 1836 that led to Texas' independence 175 years ago; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of these historic events.

Wentworth

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 4, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate