H.R. No. 13

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Cities of San Elizario and Socorro have
	established a sister city relationship with the town of
	Macharaviaya, Spain, and a delegation from San Elizario and Socorro
	is traveling to Macharaviaya to celebrate and affirm the cities'
	historical and cultural ties in October 2023; and
	WHEREAS, Located in the province of M laga, Macharaviaya was
	officially founded in 1572; with a current population of
	approximately 400 residents, Macharaviaya is a charming village
	with cobblestone streets and whitewashed, stone-wall houses; its
	focal point is the Iglesia de San Jacinto, which was built on the
	site of the original parish church; and
	WHEREAS, Every year, Macharaviaya hosts a Fourth of July
	celebration to recognize its hometown hero, Bernardo de G lvez, and
	his contributions to U.S. history; an honorary citizen of the
	United States, Mr. G lvez supported the American Revolutionary War
	effort by providing supplies and intelligence to American forces
	and defeating the British in five military campaigns on U.S. soil;
	Mr. G lvez was also instrumental in relocating a decommissioned
	Spanish presidio to the Hacienda de los Tiburcios in San Elizario;
	and
	WHEREAS, San Elizario and Socorro are united in their
	commitment to promoting, protecting, and preserving Hispanic
	culture and history, and the delegates from San Elizario are
	participating in a speaking tour that is focused on the historical
	importance of the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro and the Camino Real
	de Tierra Afuera; while visiting Macharaviaya, representatives
	from San Elizario and Socorro will deliver sister city agreements,
	and on October 13, they will direct a live-streamed signing
	ceremony involving the mayors of each city; and
	WHEREAS, Boasting a rich and fascinating history,
	Macharaviaya, Spain, is distinguished further by its noteworthy
	role in the campaign for American independence, and its new sister
	cities agreement with San Elizario and Socorro offers a welcome
	opportunity for the citizens of each of these cities to reflect upon
	their shared history; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
	Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby recognize the sister city
	relationship between the cities of San Elizario and Socorro, Texas,
	and Macharaviaya, Spain, and extend to all those traveling to
	Macharaviaya sincere best wishes for a productive and enjoyable
	visit; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for the delegates as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.
	Gonz lez of El Paso
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 13 was adopted by the House on
	November 1, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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	Chief Clerk of the House