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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Cities of San Elizario and Socorro have |
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established a sister city relationship with the town of |
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Macharaviaya, Spain, and a delegation from San Elizario and Socorro |
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is traveling to Macharaviaya to celebrate and affirm the cities' |
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historical and cultural ties in October 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, Located in the province of Málaga, Macharaviaya was |
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officially founded in 1572; with a current population of |
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approximately 400 residents, Macharaviaya is a charming village |
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with cobblestone streets and whitewashed, stone-wall houses; its |
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focal point is the Iglesia de San Jacinto, which was built on the |
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site of the original parish church; and |
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WHEREAS, Every year, Macharaviaya hosts a Fourth of July |
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celebration to recognize its hometown hero, Bernardo de Gálvez, and |
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his contributions to U.S. history; an honorary citizen of the |
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United States, Mr. Gálvez supported the American Revolutionary War |
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effort by providing supplies and intelligence to American forces |
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and defeating the British in five military campaigns on U.S. soil; |
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Mr. Gálvez was also instrumental in relocating a decommissioned |
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Spanish presidio to the Hacienda de los Tiburcios in San Elizario; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, San Elizario and Socorro are united in their |
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commitment to promoting, protecting, and preserving Hispanic |
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culture and history, and the delegates from San Elizario are |
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participating in a speaking tour that is focused on the historical |
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importance of the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro and the Camino Real |
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de Tierra Afuera; while visiting Macharaviaya, representatives |
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from San Elizario and Socorro will deliver sister city agreements, |
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and on October 13, they will direct a live-streamed signing |
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ceremony involving the mayors of each city; and |
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WHEREAS, Boasting a rich and fascinating history, |
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Macharaviaya, Spain, is distinguished further by its noteworthy |
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role in the campaign for American independence, and its new sister |
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cities agreement with San Elizario and Socorro offers a welcome |
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opportunity for the citizens of each of these cities to reflect upon |
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their shared history; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby recognize the sister city |
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relationship between the cities of San Elizario and Socorro, Texas, |
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and Macharaviaya, Spain, and extend to all those traveling to |
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Macharaviaya sincere best wishes for a productive and enjoyable |
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visit; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the delegates as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |