The resolution commemorates the 189th anniversary of Lieutenant Colonel William Barrett Travis's famous letter from the Alamo, written on February 24, 1836, during the siege by Mexican forces led by General Antonio López de Santa Anna. In his letter, Travis urgently called for reinforcements while expressing the dire situation faced by his small group of 150 Texas rebels, famously concluding with the words "Victory or Death." Despite the letter's wide dissemination, little assistance arrived in time, and Travis and his men ultimately perished when the Mexican troops overran the Alamo on March 6.

The resolution acknowledges the historical significance of Travis's letter, which has become one of the most renowned documents in American history, symbolizing the spirit of sacrifice and the fight for liberty during the Texas Revolution. It also commends the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for preserving this important artifact, ensuring that the legacy of Travis's courage and the phrase "Victory or Death" continues to inspire future generations of Texans. An official copy of the resolution will be prepared for the commission as a gesture of respect from the Texas House of Representatives.