H.R. No. 507
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A delegation from Laredo is traveling to
Macharaviaya, Spain, for the community's 2023 Fourth of July
celebration in honor of its native son, Spanish military leader and
American Revolutionary War hero Bernardo de Gálvez; and
WHEREAS, Located in the province of Málaga, Macharaviaya was
officially founded in 1572, though the local church was built in
1505 and recognized by King Fernando in 1510; the town was home to
the famous poet Salvador Rueda as well as the influential Gálvez
family; and
WHEREAS, With a current population of approximately 400
residents, Macharaviaya is a charming town with cobblestone streets
and whitewashed, stone-wall houses; its focal point is the Iglesia
de San Jacinto, built on the site of the original parish church; and
WHEREAS, The city hosts an annual Fourth of July celebration
to recognize its hometown hero, Bernardo de Gálvez, and his
contributions to U.S. history; an honorary citizen of the United
States, Mr. Gálvez supported the American Revolutionary War effort
by providing supplies and intelligence to American forces and
defeating the British in five military campaigns on U.S. soil; as
part of the festivities, Macharaviaya hosts a parade and a
reenactment of the capture of Fort George in Pensacola, which was a
crucial victory in the Revolutionary War; and
WHEREAS, As the birthplace of Bernardo de Gálvez,
Macharaviaya played a noteworthy role in the campaign for American
independence, and its citizens may take great pride in the town's
rich history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize Macharaviaya on the occasion of its
2023 Fourth of July celebration and extend to all those associated
with the community sincere best wishes for the future.
Raymond
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 507 was adopted by the House on March
16, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House