Texas SR 91: Recognizing Pflour Shop in Pflugerville on the occasion of its grand opening.

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89(R) SR 91 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

  

  

  

  

   

 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 91

   

        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 

  

 welcome the proud members of the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas 

  

 who are gathering in Austin to celebrate Alabama-Coushatta Day at 

  

 the State Capitol on February 18, 2025; and

  

        WHEREAS, One of three federally recognized tribes in 

  

 Texas, the Alabama-Coushatta originated as separate tribes, the 

  

 Alibamu and the Koasati, who had a similar culture and were part 

  

 of the Muscogee Creek Confederacy in the Southeast; in the 1760s, 

  

 the two tribes began to migrate into what is now East Texas; and

  

        WHEREAS, In 1813, the tribes participated in the Mexican 

  

 War of Independence from Spain, and the newly formed Mexican 

  

 government offered them tracts of land as an expression of 

  

 gratitude for their service; two decades later, Sam Houston 

  

 granted the tribe land between the Neches and Sabine Rivers in 

  

 exchange for their assistance in guiding and helping to feed the 

  

 Texan army who had fled from Santa Anna's army during the Texas 

  

 Revolution; and

  

        WHEREAS, The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas comprises 

  

 approximately 1,200 members, half of whom live on the 

  

 reservation's 10,200 acres in the Big Thicket area of East Texas; 

  

 the tribe is a fully functioning sovereign government with a full 

  

 array of health and human services, which provides employment to 

  

 hundreds of members who serve as teachers, doctors, and peace 

  

 officers, and the community sustains businesses, including a 

  

 health clinic, a day-care center, a solid waste facility, 

  

 churches, and retail shops; and

  

        WHEREAS, Home to one of the most scenic recreational areas 

  

 in the state, the reservation is visited every year by thousands 

  

 of people who enjoy camping, hiking, and picnicking; the 

  

 reservation is also home to the Naskila Casino and an annual 

  

 powwow and music festival; and

  

        WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich heritage as they work to 

  

 build a brighter future, the Alabama-Coushatta people may indeed 

  

 take great pride in their unique contributions to the history and 

  

 culture of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it

  

        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th 

  

 Legislature, hereby recognize February 18, 2025, as 

  

 Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas Day at the Capitol and extend a 

  

 warm welcome to the visiting members of the tribe; and, be it 

  

 further

  

        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in 

  

 honor of this special occasion.

  

  

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 ________________________________ 

  

  
     President of the Senate

  

  
  

  

  
     I hereby certify that the 

  

  
 above Resolution was adopted by 

  

  
 the Senate on February 18, 2025.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  
 ________________________________ 

  

  
     Secretary of the Senate

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  
 ________________________________ 

  

  
      Member, Texas Senate