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