Resolutions Honor Local History Restore Battleship Texas Create Lorenzo de Zavala Statue
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN Texas State Representative Gilbert Pea announced Wednesday his launching of the Texas Heritage Revival campaign and kicked off the project by filing two resolutions in the Texas House. Today I had the opportunity and privilege to file House Concurrent Resolutions 80 and 81 both of which contribute to reviving an appreciation for our rich Texas history said Pea.
A lot of people dont realize the importance of our area and how it relates to some major events in our states history. I thought that moving forward we should remember those who have gone before to make sure we not only heed their wisdom but learn from their mistakes as well.
HCR 80 urges the U.S. Congress to provide federal funding to repair the
Battleship Texas the historic ship that was used in WWI and WWIIand the only surviving ship that was present during the Normandy invasion. The battleship lies moored in the heart of my district near the ship channel. Its not only a tribute to Texas prominent role in U.S. history but it honors our veterans and those currently serving by showing that their efforts will never be forgotten. Pea also submitted several budget requests to the House Appropriations Committee to request state funding for the restoration project.
Pea also submitted HCR 81 which calls for a statue of Lorenzo de Zavala to be constructed at the Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library building near the State Capitol. Lorenzo de Zavala was one of the Founding Fathers of Texas. He was a patriot and a lover of liberty and he was influential in handling the surrender of General Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto fought in my district over 150 years ago. Im very fortunate to be working with professors and historians from my district and across the state to finally see this project come into fruition.
Rep. Pea serves on the House Human Services and Juvenile Justice and Family Issues committees.
