SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 662
WHEREAS, On April 19, 1836, Isaac Batterson made a unique
contribution to the fight for Texas independence, and this
occasion is truly deserving of special commemoration; and
WHEREAS, A native of Connecticut, Mr. Batterson emigrated
to Texas in 1833, and in 1835, he purchased land along Buffalo
Bayou in Southeast Texas, establishing a settlement he called
Clinton, after his former hometown in the state of New York; he
was a friend of General Sam Houston and a supporter of the Texas
Revolution; and
WHEREAS, During the final days of the revolution in April
1836, Mr. Batterson's settlement was occupied by the army of
General Houston, who was maneuvering to engage the Mexican troops
led by General Antonio López de Santa Anna; the Texas army's
passage was blocked, however, by the rain-swollen waters of
Buffalo Bayou, so on April 19, 1836, General Houston ordered his
men to tear up the flooring of Mr. Batterson's house and build
rafts out of the boards; the army subsequently crossed the bayou
and, two days later, decisively defeated General Santa Anna at
the Battle of San Jacinto, thus ensuring the independence of
Texas; and
WHEREAS, The community that Mr. Batterson founded is now
known as Galena Park, and a Texas Historical Marker marks the
site of his house near Buffalo Bayou; he served as the first
justice of the peace in Harrisburg County and helped survey the
future site of Houston, and he died at the age of 46 on February
19, 1838, a proud citizen of the Republic of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Isaac Batterson played an important role in a
pivotal chapter in the struggle for Texas independence, and he
has earned the lasting appreciation of the citizens of the Lone
Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby recognize April 19, 2020, as Isaac Batterson
Day in honor of this distinguished Texan.
Flores
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 30, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate