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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Proud residents of Alamo are gathering in Austin on |
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April 26, 2023, to celebrate the City of Alamo Day at the State |
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Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Situated in the Rio Grande Valley, the city of Alamo |
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is located in Hidalgo County and is known as "The Refuge to the |
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Valley"; the area's first settlers were primarily farmers and |
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ranchers who were attracted to the region by its fertile land and |
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abundant water supply; after the arrival of the railroad in the |
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early 1900s, the area experienced significant growth and |
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development; in the years that followed, Alamo became an important |
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agricultural center in the Rio Grande Valley, and crops such as |
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cotton, citrus, and sorghum were major contributors to the local |
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economy; the city was officially incorporated on May 12, 1924, and |
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it was named after the Indian-Spanish term for the cottonwood tree; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Today, Alamo is a thriving city of nearly 19,500 |
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citizens that boasts a strong agricultural industry, and it |
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continues to grow in commerce, ecotourism, and the arts; residents |
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and visitors alike benefit from its close proximity to a number of |
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popular tourist attractions, including South Padre Island and the |
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Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, and outdoor enthusiasts are |
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drawn to the area for activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and |
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camping; furthermore, the city has remained true to its cultural |
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heritage and celebrates its history and traditions with such events |
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as the annual Alamo Watermelon Festival, which is a |
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state-sanctioned BBQ cook-off that honors the community's |
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agricultural roots; and |
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WHEREAS, Acknowledging their rich history as they work to |
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build an even brighter future, the citizens of Alamo are |
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justifiably proud of their community, and it is indeed fitting to |
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honor their contributions to the story of the Lone Star State; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature |
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hereby recognize April 26, 2023, as the City of Alamo Day at the |
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State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best |
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wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay in Austin. |