H.R. No. 222 is a resolution commemorating the 190th anniversary of Lieutenant Colonel William Barrett Travis's famous letter from the Alamo, written on February 24, 1836, during the Texas Revolution. The letter, addressed to the people of Texas and all Americans, urgently called for reinforcements as Travis and his 150 men faced overwhelming forces led by Mexican General Antonio López de Santa Anna. Despite the desperate plea and the letter's subsequent publication, little assistance arrived in time, and Travis and his men ultimately perished when the Alamo fell on March 6, 1836. The letter has since become a significant historical artifact, symbolizing the spirit of sacrifice and the fight for liberty during the Texas Revolution.

The resolution acknowledges the enduring legacy of Travis's letter and commends the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for its preservation. It expresses the Texas House of Representatives' high regard for this important piece of history and aims to inspire future generations with the noble phrase "Victory or Death." An official copy of the resolution will be prepared for the Texas State Library and Archives Commission as a formal expression of appreciation.