HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2021-36 in support of H.B.1079, to require the Battleship TexasRESOLUTION 2021-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, IN
SUPPORT OF TEXAS 2021 HOUSE BILL 1079 TO STIPULATE THAT THE
BATTLESHIP TEXAS BE SITED AT THE SAN JACINTO BATTLEGROUND STATE
HISTORIC SITE AFTER REPAIR AND PRESERVATION; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the Battleship Texas, also known as USS Texas (BB-35), is a National Historic Landmark, the
last surviving dreadnaught that served in both World Wars — the last of its kind; and
WHEREAS, she was gifted to the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site and has been at her current
location for over seventy years now, where she belongs; and
WHEREAS, a gift from the United States Navy, her placement by the San Jacinto Monument illustrates historic
perspective from three different eras: Texas Revolution, World War I, and World War H, events of significant
importance to Texas freedom; and
WHEREAS, the location of the Battleship at the San Jacinto Monument provides an incomparable
perspective for all visitors, particularly school children. This makes her uniquely positioned as an
educational landmark illustrating the importance of sacrifice for several different eras important to freedom
in Texas; and
WHEREAS, as Texas House District 144 Representative Mary Ann Perez has heard from citizens and local
leaders across the region who feel strongly that the Battleship Texas should remain at the San Jacinto
Battleground State Historic Site after repair and preservation, she has filed House Bill 1079 to ensure this
occurs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA PORTE, TEXAS, THAT:
1. This resolution be adopted in support of H.B. 1079, which stipulates that Notwithstanding any other
law, a provision of an agreement related to the relocation of the Battleship "Texas "after the repair
and preservation of the battleship is not valid unless the provision provides for the relocation of
the battleship to the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site.
2. That, once adopted, the resolution be provided to regional and federal leaders as an indication of
the City of La Porte's dedication to preserving and supporting Texas history and the legacy of
freedom fought and died for by Texans throughout our past.
PASSED and APPROVED this, the 8' day of March, 2021.
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
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L oo e retary `�S \OIJNj� = Clark T. Askins, Assistant City Attorney