| 1 | 1 | | H.R. No. 13 |
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| 4 | 4 | | R E S O L U T I O N |
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| 5 | 5 | | WHEREAS, The Cities of San Elizario and Socorro have |
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| 6 | 6 | | established a sister city relationship with the town of |
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| 7 | 7 | | Macharaviaya, Spain, and a delegation from San Elizario and Socorro |
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| 8 | 8 | | is traveling to Macharaviaya to celebrate and affirm the cities' |
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| 9 | 9 | | historical and cultural ties in October 2023; and |
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| 10 | 10 | | WHEREAS, Located in the province of Málaga, Macharaviaya was |
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| 11 | 11 | | officially founded in 1572; with a current population of |
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| 12 | 12 | | approximately 400 residents, Macharaviaya is a charming village |
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| 13 | 13 | | with cobblestone streets and whitewashed, stone-wall houses; its |
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| 14 | 14 | | focal point is the Iglesia de San Jacinto, which was built on the |
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| 15 | 15 | | site of the original parish church; and |
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| 16 | 16 | | WHEREAS, Every year, Macharaviaya hosts a Fourth of July |
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| 17 | 17 | | celebration to recognize its hometown hero, Bernardo de Gálvez, and |
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| 18 | 18 | | his contributions to U.S. history; an honorary citizen of the |
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| 19 | 19 | | United States, Mr. Gálvez supported the American Revolutionary War |
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| 20 | 20 | | effort by providing supplies and intelligence to American forces |
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| 21 | 21 | | and defeating the British in five military campaigns on U.S. soil; |
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| 22 | 22 | | Mr. Gálvez was also instrumental in relocating a decommissioned |
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| 23 | 23 | | Spanish presidio to the Hacienda de los Tiburcios in San Elizario; |
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| 24 | 24 | | and |
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| 25 | 25 | | WHEREAS, San Elizario and Socorro are united in their |
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| 26 | 26 | | commitment to promoting, protecting, and preserving Hispanic |
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| 27 | 27 | | culture and history, and the delegates from San Elizario are |
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| 28 | 28 | | participating in a speaking tour that is focused on the historical |
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| 29 | 29 | | importance of the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro and the Camino Real |
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| 30 | 30 | | de Tierra Afuera; while visiting Macharaviaya, representatives |
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| 31 | 31 | | from San Elizario and Socorro will deliver sister city agreements, |
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| 32 | 32 | | and on October 13, they will direct a live-streamed signing |
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| 33 | 33 | | ceremony involving the mayors of each city; and |
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| 34 | 34 | | WHEREAS, Boasting a rich and fascinating history, |
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| 35 | 35 | | Macharaviaya, Spain, is distinguished further by its noteworthy |
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| 36 | 36 | | role in the campaign for American independence, and its new sister |
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| 37 | 37 | | cities agreement with San Elizario and Socorro offers a welcome |
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| 38 | 38 | | opportunity for the citizens of each of these cities to reflect upon |
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| 39 | 39 | | their shared history; now, therefore, be it |
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| 40 | 40 | | RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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| 41 | 41 | | Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby recognize the sister city |
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| 42 | 42 | | relationship between the cities of San Elizario and Socorro, Texas, |
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| 43 | 43 | | and Macharaviaya, Spain, and extend to all those traveling to |
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| 44 | 44 | | Macharaviaya sincere best wishes for a productive and enjoyable |
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| 45 | 45 | | visit; and, be it further |
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| 46 | 46 | | RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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| 47 | 47 | | prepared for the delegates as an expression of high regard by the |
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| 48 | 48 | | Texas House of Representatives. |
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| 49 | 49 | | González of El Paso |
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| 50 | 50 | | ______________________________ |
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| 51 | 51 | | Speaker of the House |
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| 52 | 52 | | I certify that H.R. No. 13 was adopted by the House on |
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| 53 | 53 | | November 1, 2023, by a non-record vote. |
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| 54 | 54 | | ______________________________ |
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| 55 | 55 | | Chief Clerk of the House |
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