HCR155 - Designating San Antonio as Military City Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

      H.C.R. No. 155       HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION          WHEREAS, The city of San Antonio shares a proud bond with the   military that has spanned more than three centuries, and the city's   enduring links to the United States armed forces are central to its   culture and economy; and          WHEREAS, Dating back to the establishment of San Antonio de   Béxar Presidio in 1718, the city has been home to a consistent   military presence; San Antonio's development into an important   center for the U.S. service branches dates to the early 1900s, when   Fort Sam Houston became a major site for training and operations;   today, San Antonio has one of the highest concentrations of   military bases in the United States; and          WHEREAS, Joint Base San Antonio, the largest base within the   U.S. Department of Defense, is a consolidation of Fort Sam Houston,   Camp Bullis, Lackland Air Force Base, and Randolph Air Force Base;   serving as a hub for training, innovation, and support, JBSA   employs more than 100,000 people and contributes $53.2 billion to   the state's economy annually; moreover, Fort Sam Houston includes   Brooke Army Medical Center, the DOD's largest medical center and   only Level I Trauma Center; and          WHEREAS, With one of the nation's largest active and retired   military populations, San Antonio offers a wealth of resources to   support this community, including education and job training   initiatives and a vast network of health care services; in   addition, the city's culture of military appreciation is reflected   in the myriad events it hosts in honor of the men and women who   serve, including elaborate ceremonies on Veterans Day and Memorial   Day and parades and activities during Fiesta San Antonio; moreover,   the city features a number of museums and sites that enable visitors   to better appreciate the rich history of the military in San   Antonio, including the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum and the   Fort Sam Houston Museum and Quadrangle; and          WHEREAS, The City of San Antonio has demonstrated tangible   support for the military by securing and investing over   $115 million in grants for infrastructure, force protection,   resiliency, family and veteran employment, and aviation safety; in   addition, the city has worked closely with members of the Texas   Legislature to advocate for enhanced protection for San Antonio's   military installations; and          WHEREAS, Through its steadfast commitment to supporting the   U.S. armed forces and the active duty service members and veterans   who have carried out its vital mission, San Antonio has long been   known as Military City USA, and it is indeed fitting that the city   be officially accorded this same title for the State of Texas; now,   therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas   hereby designate San Antonio as Military City Texas; and, be it   further          RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section   391.003(e), Government Code, this designation remain in effect   until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally   passed by the legislature.     Martinez Fischer       ______________________________ ______________________________      President of the Senate Speaker of the House                   I certify that H.C.R. No. 155 was adopted by the House on May   28, 2025, by the following vote:  Yeas 111, Nays 18, 3 present, not   voting.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House                 I certify that H.C.R. No. 155 was adopted by the Senate on   June 1, 2025, by the following vote:  Yeas 31, Nays 0.     ______________________________   Secretary of the Senate      APPROVED: __________________                   Date                       __________________                 Governor