H.R. No. 13
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Cities of San Elizario and Socorro have
established a sister city relationship with the town of
Macharaviaya, Spain, and a delegation from San Elizario and Socorro
is traveling to Macharaviaya to celebrate and affirm the cities'
historical and cultural ties in October 2023; and
WHEREAS, Located in the province of Málaga, Macharaviaya was
officially founded in 1572; with a current population of
approximately 400 residents, Macharaviaya is a charming village
with cobblestone streets and whitewashed, stone-wall houses; its
focal point is the Iglesia de San Jacinto, which was built on the
site of the original parish church; and
WHEREAS, Every year, Macharaviaya hosts a 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;
Mr. Gálvez was also instrumental in relocating a decommissioned
Spanish presidio to the Hacienda de los Tiburcios in San Elizario;
and
WHEREAS, San Elizario and Socorro are united in their
commitment to promoting, protecting, and preserving Hispanic
culture and history, and the delegates from San Elizario are
participating in a speaking tour that is focused on the historical
importance of the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro and the Camino Real
de Tierra Afuera; while visiting Macharaviaya, representatives
from San Elizario and Socorro will deliver sister city agreements,
and on October 13, they will direct a live-streamed signing
ceremony involving the mayors of each city; and
WHEREAS, Boasting a rich and fascinating history,
Macharaviaya, Spain, is distinguished further by its noteworthy
role in the campaign for American independence, and its new sister
cities agreement with San Elizario and Socorro offers a welcome
opportunity for the citizens of each of these cities to reflect upon
their shared history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby recognize the sister city
relationship between the cities of San Elizario and Socorro, Texas,
and Macharaviaya, Spain, and extend to all those traveling to
Macharaviaya sincere best wishes for a productive and enjoyable
visit; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the delegates as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
González of El Paso
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 13 was adopted by the House on
November 1, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House