Senate Resolution No. 102 celebrates the dedication of a plaque at the Erath County Courthouse that honors the historic letter written by Lieutenant Colonel William Barrett Travis during the Battle of the Alamo. On February 24, 1836, Travis penned a letter calling for reinforcements against General Santa Anna's forces, which was heroically delivered across enemy lines. This letter is also commemorated on a bronze plaque at the Alamo. The resolution acknowledges the efforts of the Alamo Letter Society, which was formed after a visit to the Alamo by the McNutt family in 2023, and aims to place bronze plaques of the letter in all 254 Texas county courthouses to promote awareness of the sacrifices made for Texas' independence.
The Texas Senate commends the Alamo Letter Society for their dedication to preserving this significant aspect of Texas history and expresses best wishes for a successful plaque dedication ceremony. The resolution serves as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate and highlights the importance of remembering the state's rich heritage and the fight for liberty.