Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON D.C. U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement praising San Antonios five historic Missions new designation as a United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site:
The Statue of liberty Independence Hall and now the Alamo have joined the ranks as globally recognized World Heritage sites. As a native San Antonian I know how meaningful the Alamo and the Missions are to the community and to the state of Texas and now people across the globe can cherish these historic landmarks that already hold such significance for so many.
Senator Cornyn supported legislation last year to expand the boundary of the existing San Antonio Missions National Historic Park to include a more complete picture of historic life at the Missions.
