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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Woodlawn Lake Park Swimming Pool in San Antonio is |
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celebrating its 100th anniversary with an event on July 25, 2025; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Located in the neighborhood originally known as |
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West End Lake, Woodlawn Lake Park Swimming Pool officially opened |
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on July 25, 1925, attracting hundreds of visitors; originally built |
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without shade or dressing rooms, the natatorium had cost an |
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estimated $30,000 to construct, and water was pumped into the pool |
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from a nearby artisan well; stone bathhouses were constructed in |
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the 1930s by the Civil Works Administration, and additional |
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improvements have since been made, including the addition of tube |
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slides, canopies, and other amenities benefiting pool-goers; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the years, the Woodlawn pool has hosted a |
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number of community events, such as high school swim meets and water |
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aerobics and Zumba classes, and it has continued to be a popular |
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gathering place for area residents; today, the 250-by-50-foot |
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rectangular pool remains the second-largest and third-oldest |
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municipal pool in San Antonio; managed by the City of San Antonio |
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Parks and Recreation Department, the pool and surrounding park will |
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receive further upgrades in the coming years due to a recent $3.25 |
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million grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior; and |
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WHEREAS, For the past century, Woodlawn Lake Park Swimming |
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Pool has served as a sanctuary for relaxation and recreation for |
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generations of San Antonio residents, and it is indeed a pleasure to |
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join in recognizing this beloved community institution on this |
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special milestone in its history; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commemorate the 100th |
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anniversary of Woodlawn Lake Park Swimming Pool and extend to all |
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those taking part in the celebration sincere best wishes for a |
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meaningful and memorable event; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation |
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Department as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of |
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Representatives. |