88R32413 CJM-D
By: Gervin-Hawkins H.R. No. 2310
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Alamodome in San Antonio celebrated its 30th
anniversary on May 15, 2023, and this occasion offers a welcome
opportunity to celebrate the venue's history and achievements; and
WHEREAS, Owned and operated by the City of San Antonio, the
Alamodome first opened its doors on May 15, 1993; in the decades
since, the stadium has presented a wide variety of sporting events,
including international soccer matches, world-title boxing fights,
Major League Baseball games, and NCAA championships; moreover, the
Valero Alamo Bowl football game has taken place at the Alamodome for
all 30 years of its existence, and the stadium serves as home to The
University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners football team; in
addition to athletic competitions, the venue has hosted myriad
trade shows, conventions, and special events, as well as concerts
from world-famous musicians, such as Bad Bunny and Elton John; and
WHEREAS, The Alamodome has welcomed more than 33 million
visitors over the years, generating $2.7 billion in direct spending
with a nearly $4 billion fiscal impact on San Antonio; almost half
of all Alamodome attendees travel from outside the metropolitan
area, making the stadium an important part of San Antonio's
thriving tourism economy; the city's continuing efforts to appeal
to visitors are furthered by the work of the Texas Legislative
Tourism Caucus, a bicameral, bipartisan caucus chaired by State
Representative Barbara Gervin-Hawkins; and
WHEREAS, For the past three decades, the Alamodome has played
a vital role in the culture and economy of San Antonio and the Lone
Star State, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring the stadium on
the occasion of this notable milestone in its history; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 30th anniversary of the
Alamodome in San Antonio and extend to all those associated with the
stadium sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Alamodome as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.