SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 994

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the Harris County Historical Commission on the occasion of the dedication ceremony for the 1936 Centennial Marker replica honoring Lorenzo de Zavala; and

WHEREAS, The original marker, erected during the Texas Centennial celebration and marking the site of the home of Lorenzo de Zavala, was severely damaged during Hurricane Ike; this replacement monument is the only replica of a Centennial Marker to be authorized by the Texas Historical Commission; and

WHEREAS, One of the seminal figures in Texas history, Lorenzo de Zavala was a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence and served as the first vice president of the Republic of Texas; his plank-covered log home, the first in the municipality of Harrisburg, was built in 1829 and served as a hospital following the Battle of San Jacinto; and

WHEREAS, It is truly fitting that Texans continue to pay tribute to the memory of Lorenzo de Zavala, and the dedication of this marker represents an opportunity for people to honor his many achievements; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend the Harris County Historical Commission on its commitment to preserving the area's rich legacy and extend best wishes for a memorable dedication ceremony for the 1936 Centennial Marker replica honoring Lorenzo de Zavala; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this special occasion.

Whitmire

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 16, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate