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By: Martinez H.R. No. 415
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Alamo are gathering in Austin on
March 5, 2025, to celebrate City of Alamo Day at the State Capitol;
and
WHEREAS, Located in Hidalgo County and the Rio Grande Valley
region, Alamo was incorporated in 1924, and it was named after the
Spanish term for the cottonwood tree; the town's population has
grown steadily through the years, reaching more than 14,000 by the
end of the 20th century; and
WHEREAS, Today, the city of Alamo is home to over 20,000
people, and its economy benefits from the health care, educational
services, retail, and distribution industries; in addition, its
award-winning Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District is
a nationwide leader in creating academic opportunities for
students; and
WHEREAS, Residents and visitors alike can enjoy the area's
natural beauty at the 2,088-acre Santa Ana National Wildlife
Refuge, which boasts more than 400 species of birds, 450 types of
plants, and half of all butterfly species found in North America;
and
WHEREAS, Home to an engaged citizenry and a dynamic city
government, the city of Alamo is building on its proud heritage to
create a vibrant and prosperous future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 5, 2025, as City of Alamo Day at
the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting
delegation.