[Congressional Bills 104th Congress]
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[S. Res. 223 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







104th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 223

        To commemorate the sesquicentennial of Texas statehood.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            February 1, 1996

  Mrs. Hutchison (for herself and Mr. Gramm) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
        To commemorate the sesquicentennial of Texas statehood.

Whereas 1995 marks 150 years since the United States of America admitted Texas 
        as the 28th State in the Union;
Whereas the sesquicentennial of Texas statehood is a truly momentous occasion 
        that allows all Texans to reflect on their State's proud heritage and 
        bright future;
Whereas acting on the advice of President John Tyler, the United States Congress 
        adopted a joint resolution on February 28, 1845, inviting the Republic 
        of Texas to enter the Union as a State with full retention of its public 
        lands; today, a century and a half later, Texas enjoys the distinction 
        of being the only State admitted with such extensive rights;
Whereas the citizens of the Republic of Texas were deeply committed to the goals 
        and ideals embodied in the United States Constitution, and, on June 16, 
        1845, the Congress of the Republic of Texas was convened by President 
        Anson Jones to consider the proposal of statehood;
Whereas Texas took advantage of the offer, choosing to unite with a large and 
        prosperous Nation that could more effectively defend the borders of 
        Texas and expand its flourishing trade with European countries; by 
        October 1845, the Congress of the Republic of Texas had approved a State 
        constitution, charting a bold new destiny for the Lone Star State;
Whereas the proposed State constitution was sent to Washington, D.C., and on 
        December 29, 1845, the United States of America formally welcomed Texas 
        as a new State; the transfer of governmental authority, however, was not 
        complete until February 19, 1846, when Anson Jones lowered the flag that 
        had flown above the Capitol for nearly 10 years and stepped down from 
        his position as president of the Republic of Texas; and
Whereas with the poignant retirement of the flag of the Republic, Texas emerged 
        as a blazing Lone Star in America's firmament, taking its place as the 
        28th State admitted into the Union: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) commemorate the sesquicentennial of Texas statehood; 
        and
            (2) encourage all Texans to observe such day with 
        appropriate ceremonies and activities on this historic 
        occasion.
The Secretary of the Senate shall transmit a copy of this resolution to 
the Texas Congressional Delegation, to the Governor of Texas, to the 
National Archives, and to the Texas Archives.
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