SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 91
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  welcome the proud members of the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas
  who are gathering in Austin to celebrate Alabama-Coushatta Day at
  the State Capitol on February 18, 2025; and
         WHEREAS, One of three federally recognized tribes in
  Texas, the Alabama-Coushatta originated as separate tribes, the
  Alibamu and the Koasati, who had a similar culture and were part
  of the Muscogee Creek Confederacy in the Southeast; in the 1760s,
  the two tribes began to migrate into what is now East Texas; and
         WHEREAS, In 1813, the tribes participated in the Mexican
  War of Independence from Spain, and the newly formed Mexican
  government offered them tracts of land as an expression of
  gratitude for their service; two decades later, Sam Houston
  granted the tribe land between the Neches and Sabine Rivers in
  exchange for their assistance in guiding and helping to feed the
  Texan army who had fled from Santa Anna's army during the Texas
  Revolution; and
         WHEREAS, The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas comprises
  approximately 1,200 members, half of whom live on the
  reservation's 10,200 acres in the Big Thicket area of East Texas;
  the tribe is a fully functioning sovereign government with a full
  array of health and human services, which provides employment to
  hundreds of members who serve as teachers, doctors, and peace
  officers, and the community sustains businesses, including a
  health clinic, a day-care center, a solid waste facility,
  churches, and retail shops; and
         WHEREAS, Home to one of the most scenic recreational areas
  in the state, the reservation is visited every year by thousands
  of people who enjoy camping, hiking, and picnicking; the
  reservation is also home to the Naskila Casino and an annual
  powwow and music festival; and
         WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich heritage as they work to
  build a brighter future, the Alabama-Coushatta people may indeed
  take great pride in their unique contributions to the history and
  culture of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, hereby recognize February 18, 2025, as
  Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas Day at the Capitol and extend a
  warm welcome to the visiting members of the tribe; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
  honor of this special occasion.
 
  Nichols
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 18, 2025.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate