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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 163
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join the staff, volunteers, and supporters of the Casa Navarro |
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State Historic Site in celebrating the 218th anniversary of the |
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birth of José Antonio Navarro; and |
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WHEREAS, José Antonio Navarro was a prominent figure in the |
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early history of Texas; he served as a representative in Texas |
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legislatures under Mexico, the Republic of Texas, and the |
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State of Texas, and he was a member of the committees that wrote |
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the first two Texas constitutions in 1836 and 1845; he was one of |
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only two native-born Texans to sign the Texas Declaration of |
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Independence; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to his political work, Mr. Navarro was |
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a successful rancher, merchant, and real estate investor; his |
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restored adobe and limestone home is an exceptional example of |
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early San Antonio domestic architecture and is the centerpiece of |
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the Casa Navarro State Historic Site, which has been listed in |
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the National Register of Historic Places; and |
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WHEREAS, The celebration of José Antonio Navarro's |
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birthday is being hosted by Friends of Casa Navarro on |
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February 23, 2013; it is truly fitting that this seminal figure |
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in Texas history be celebrated for his many contributions to the |
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state's founding and its early success; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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83rd Legislature, hereby call on Texans to remember the legacy |
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and many accomplishments of José Antonio Navarro and extend to |
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the Friends of Casa Navarro best wishes for a memorable |
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celebration; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of this historic occasion. |
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Van de Putte |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 11, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |