[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 343 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 343

 Supporting the goals and ideals of San Jacinto Day in recognition of 
  April 21, 1836, the date on which General Sam Houston and the Texan 
 Army defeated the Mexican Army winning Texas independence from Mexico.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 21, 2025

Mr. Williams of Texas (for himself, Mr. Babin, Mr. Self, and Mr. Weber 
of Texas) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
              Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Supporting the goals and ideals of San Jacinto Day in recognition of 
  April 21, 1836, the date on which General Sam Houston and the Texan 
 Army defeated the Mexican Army winning Texas independence from Mexico.

Whereas, 189 years ago, General Sam Houston launched an attack against Santa 
        Anna and his Mexican Army achieving the deciding victory over Mexico 
        securing Texas independence;
Whereas General Sam Houston said, ``We must now act or abandon all hope. Rally 
        to the standard and be no longer the scoff of mercenary tongues. Be men, 
        be free men, that your children may bless their father's name'';
Whereas the battle lasted only 18 minutes before the Texan Army claimed their 
        victory;
Whereas the victory at San Jacinto led to the independence of Texas from Mexico, 
        giving Texas the autonomy needed for its eventual admission into the 
        United States nine years later; and
Whereas the legacy of the Texan Army, remembered for its courage and sacrifice 
        continues to inspire national pride in Texans and Americans alike: Now 
        therefore be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of San Jacinto Day, 
        marking the 189th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto, the 
        day outnumbered Texan soldiers defeated the Mexican Army and 
        solidified Texas independence;
            (2) honors the bravery and honor of those who fought in the 
        Texas revolution for their commitment to freedom and liberty; 
        and
            (3) encourages all Americans to reflect on the importance 
        of freedom and the spirit of those who fight to uphold freedom 
        and American ideals.
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