89R14694 TBO-F
By: Kitzman H.R. No. 298
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, On February 19, 1846, Texas President Anson Jones
presided over a formal ceremony completing annexation by lowering
the flag of the Republic of Texas and raising the flag of the United
States of America at the Capitol, whereby the Republic of Texas
ceased and the State of Texas commenced; and
WHEREAS, President Jones, through his leadership and
diplomacy on behalf of the Republic, became known as the "architect
of annexation," and he concluded the ceremony in this final act by
stating that "the Republic of Texas is no more"; and
WHEREAS, Anson Jones served as the fourth and final President
of the Republic of Texas from December 9, 1844, to February 19,
1846; and
WHEREAS, Anson Jones previously served the Republic of Texas
as an advocate for Independence, a Congressman, Senator, Secretary
of State, and Minister to the United States; and
WHEREAS, Anson Jones was a soldier and surgeon in the Texas
Army and fought at the Battle of San Jacinto, where Texas won its
Independence from Mexico; and
WHEREAS, Anson Jones further contributed to Texas by helping
to found the Texas Medical Association, Holland Lodge No. 36 in
Brazoria, the Grand Lodge of Texas, and the Philosophical Society
of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Anson Jones's gravesite is located at the historic
Glenwood Cemetery in Houston, Texas; and
WHEREAS, Anson Jones exemplified the same spirit and yearning
for liberty as the founders of our Republic and State, and the
anniversary of this historic ceremony provides a fitting
opportunity to celebrate and honor his contributions to Texas and
its people, past and present; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 19, 2025, as President Anson
Jones Day at the State Capitol.