TITLE: Recognizing the members of the Alamo Letter Society for their commitment to preserving a vital part of the state's historic struggle.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the members of the Alamo Letter Society for their commitment to preserving a vital part of the state's historic struggle.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the citizens of Erath County and the Alamo Letter Society in celebrating the dedication of a plaque at the Erath County Courthouse honoring the historic letter penned by William Barrett Travis at the Battle of the Alamo; and WHEREAS, On February 24, 1836, Lieutenant Colonel William Barrett Travis, leader of the Texians defending the Alamo, wrote a letter to call for reinforcements to fight against General Santa Anna's army from Mexico; the letter was heroically dispatched across enemy lines to General Sam Houston by Captain Albert Martin; this letter is also immortalized on a bronze plaque displayed at the Alamo; and WHEREAS, The Alamo Letter Society was formed after the McNutt family visited the Alamo in 2023, and Slone McNutt, a seventh-grade student at the time, wondered why plaques of the famed letter were not placed in locations throughout the state; since the society's establishment, its members have promoted a mission to donate bronze letter plaques to all 254 Texas county courthouses; and WHEREAS, Through the dedicated efforts of the Alamo Letter Society, citizens across the Lone Star State can gain a greater appreciation of the sacrifices that were made in the fight for liberty and to defend the Alamo; these plaques serve as an enduring symbol of freedom to future generations and as a reminder of our state's rich and storied history; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Alamo Letter Society for their commitment to preserving a vital part of the state's historic struggle for independence from Mexico, and extend best wishes to all for a memorable plaque dedication ceremony at the Erath County Courthouse; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the county as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Birdwell President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 18, 2025.