88R20514 BK-D
By: Flores S.R. No. 372
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Representatives of the City of Castroville are
gathering in Austin on April 4, 2023, to celebrate Castroville
Legislative Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Castroville is located along U.S. Highway 90, just
20 minutes west of San Antonio; the city was established by a group
of mainly Alsatian immigrants led by the empresario Henri Castro in
1844, and the prominent role the immigrants played in building the
community went on to lend it the moniker the "Little Alsace of
Texas"; it served as the county seat of Medina County until 1893;
and
WHEREAS, Today, Castroville is home to around 3,000 residents
who enjoy its small-town atmosphere and historic character, along
with the benefits of living in close proximity to San Antonio; the
City of Castroville is a proud partner of the Medina Valley
Independent School District and its public education system, which
was awarded an "A," the state's highest accountability rating; the
community continues to celebrate its heritage with the Alsatian
Festival of Texas, in addition to hosting other highly anticipated
events such as the Tour de Castroville, the Old-Fashioned 4th of
July Weekend, and Old-Fashioned Christmas; and
WHEREAS, The citizens of Castroville are honoring their rich
history as they embrace the opportunities of the future, and they
may indeed take pride in the unique contributions their city has
made to the story of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby recognize April 4, 2023, as Castroville Legislative Day at
the State Capitol and extend sincere congratulations to the mayor,
city council, city administrator, and citizens of Castroville who
have been instrumental to the growth and success of this fine
community.