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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 624
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Texas Cavaliers for their exceptional contributions |
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to the San Antonio community and to honor Dr. Michael Casillas on |
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the occasion of his coronation as King Antonio XCV; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1926, the Texas Cavaliers are an |
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association of more than 500 business, civic, and community |
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leaders who work to promote and preserve the spirit of courage |
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and independence demonstrated by the heroes of the Alamo; in |
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1989, the group developed the Texas Cavaliers Charitable |
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Foundation to benefit vulnerable local children, and over the |
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last two decades, the organization has raised more than |
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$2 million in support of local children's programs; and |
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WHEREAS, During Fiesta San Antonio, the Texas Cavaliers |
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facilitate the Children's River Extravaganza, the Military |
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Fiesta, and the Salute to First Responders programs; since 1927, |
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the organization has selected a King from among its ranks to |
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preside over fiesta festivities; and |
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WHEREAS, As the 95th King Antonio, Dr. Michael Casillas |
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will distribute more than $800,000 to children's charities in San |
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Antonio, and he will spread merriment at over 100 schools, |
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nursing homes, and hospitals throughout the city; and |
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WHEREAS, A distinguished steward of his community, |
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Dr. Casillas exemplifies the highest ideals of a Texas Cavalier, |
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and he is being crowned King Antonio XCV in the presence of city |
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and military leaders at a ceremony on April 22, 2017; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Texas Cavaliers |
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for their many contributions to the San Antonio community and |
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congratulate Dr. Michael Casillas on being named King Antonio |
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XCV; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an |
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expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Campbell, Menéndez, |
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Uresti, Zaffirini |
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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 April 18, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |