SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 411
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great pride
in celebrating Texas Independence Day on March 2 and in paying
special tribute to the life of Sam Houston, who was born on that
day in 1793; and
WHEREAS, One of the most outstanding heroes in Texas
history and in the history of our nation, Sam Houston led a
remarkable life, and his great leadership and accomplishments
played a prominent role in shaping the Republic of Texas and our
state; and
WHEREAS, Sam Houston was a participant in and was wounded
in the War of 1812; he served as a United States Congressman from
Tennessee, as a governor of Tennessee, and as an ambassador for
the Cherokee Indian Nation; and
WHEREAS, In 1835, Sam Houston was elected major general of
the Texas Army; he signed the Texas Declaration of Independence
on March 2, 1836, and led the Texas Army to victory at San Jacinto
on April 21; he served as president of the Republic of Texas, as a
United States senator from Texas, and as governor of the State of
Texas; and
WHEREAS, He was a lifelong supporter of education, and Sam
Houston State University proudly bears his name; the Sam Houston
State University Alumni Association continues to honor his life
and legacy and to celebrate his birthday; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby join the Sam Houston State University Alumni
Association in honoring the life of Sam Houston and in declaring
March 2, 2011, Sam Houston Day at the State Capitol; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
this special occasion.
Ogden
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 2, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate