Texas Senate Bill SR624

Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Caption

Recognizing the Texas Cavaliers and Michael Casillas for their contributions to the San Antonio community.

Impact

During the Fiesta San Antonio festivities, the Texas Cavaliers play a crucial role by organizing various programs that benefit local children. This includes the Children's River Extravaganza and a Military Fiesta, amongst others. Dr. Michael Casillas, as the 95th King Antonio, will allocate more than $800,000 to children's charities in San Antonio and engage with over 100 schools, nursing homes, and hospitals to enhance community spirit through joy and service.

Summary

Senate Resolution No. 624 honors the Texas Cavaliers and Dr. Michael Casillas for their significant contributions to the San Antonio community. Established in 1926, the Texas Cavaliers is a collective of over 500 influential business and community leaders dedicated to promoting the spirit of courage exemplified by the Alamo heroes. The organization has notably created the Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation, which has raised over $2 million for local children's programs over the past twenty years. This resolution acknowledges their long-standing commitment to philanthropy and community service.

Contention

The resolution serves not just as an acknowledgment but as a celebration of community leadership and charity work that the Texas Cavaliers embody. There seems to be no direct opposition noted in the content related to the resolution; however, the significance of such resolutions often sparks a dialogue about local leadership and community responsibility within constituencies, reflecting the values that Texas stands for.