H.R. No. 1698
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Lexey Long was selected by the Order of the Alamo to
serve as a duchess in the visiting court of the Coronation of the
Queen during Fiesta San Antonio on April 24, 2013; and
WHEREAS, One of the oldest traditions of Fiesta San Antonio,
the coronation ceremony is an elaborate presentation of the queen
and her court, including 12 visiting and 12 local duchesses;
accompanied by a symphony orchestra, each duchess makes a
full-court bow, displaying her ornate dress and richly embellished
train; once the court is seated, musicians and performers entertain
the royalty and audience alike; this year's theme was "The Court of
Nature's Tapestry"; and
WHEREAS, The Order of the Alamo, which was founded in 1909,
celebrates and remembers the Lone Star State's heroic struggle for
independence against Mexico; each year, members meet to choose the
next queen and her court, all of whom are featured in the major
Fiesta parades; among the other events that take place during
Fiesta are the Battle of the Flowers, the Pilgrimage to the Alamo,
the Fiesta Flambeau Parade, the Texas Cavaliers River Parade, and a
Night in Old San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, A fitting recipient of the accolade bestowed on her,
Lexey Long is a source of great pride for her family and her
community, and it is a pleasure to honor her for this special
achievement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Lexey Long on being named a duchess
in the visiting court of the Coronation of the Queen of the Order of
the Alamo and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Long as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Morrison
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1698 was adopted by the House on May
1, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House