SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 372
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 State of Texas, 88th
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.
Flores
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 4, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate