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98844-Oct. Texian 8 1/2 X 11 THE TEXIAN The Official Publication of The Sons of the Republic of Texas VOL II NUMBER 8 OCTOBER 2009 Texian Navy Day Celebration a Success A sunny to overcast sky greeted attendees and participants at the Texian Navy Day ceremony sponsored by The Sons of the Republic of Texas (SRT) at Founders Memorial Cemetery, Houston, on Saturday, September 19, 2009. Founders Memorial Cemetery, located in the middle of the historic “Freedman’s Town,” provided a beautiful and somber backdrop for the event that commenced with a call to assembly from Buglers Across America. Following an invocation by San Jacinto Chapter #1 Chaplain James P. Davis, the SRT color guard presented the colors. Accompanying the color guard were members of the St. Thomas’ Episcopal School pipe band, including two drummers and a bagpiper. The crowd, including members of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Children of the Republic of Texas, Texas Navy Association and the general public stood at attention for the bugle rendition of the national anthem, after which First Vice-President General Sam F. Clark, Jr., led the pledges to the U.S. and Texas flags. President General L. Vaughn Oliver, KSJ, emcee of the event, called upon SRT Historical Dates Observance Committee Chairman Tom B. Green III, KSJ, to introduce the keynote speaker, William P. Haddock. Mr. Haddock gave an educational address about Commodore Henry Livingston Thompson, the second commander of the Texian Navy; Thompson’s plan to project force outside of Texas’ territorial waters was highly controversial at the cont. pg. 6 PRESIDENT GENERAL’S MESSAGE Organization. The pictures in this Denton Bryant, this was an idea that issue as other issues reflect this point. blossomed into reality; the Sons teaching It is this reflection that spreads to the a college course in Texas History. This public. This is our aim to present our is another annual event that can be shared mission to the public. We want Texas around the state. Great job Denton! History to be heard by everyone. A gracious banquet was held in The Continuing Education class at Marshall to celebrate the re-chartering Lone Star College, Tomball is an of Chapter 19, the Edward Clark excellent example of taking Texas Chapter. Let me personally welcome History to the public. The adult Buddy Power, the new Chapter students filled the classroom and are President. This chapter is in the heart of L. Vaughn Oliver, KSJ enthusiastic about the subject. This Texas history and we are proud of their September was a busy month for the is a monumental step for the Sons, accomplishments. SRT, the Texian Navy Day, rechartering another first time ever activity. Let us not forget that Texian Navy Day the Edward Clark Chapter Number 18, Through the diligence and insight of the start of a Continuing Education cont. on page 2 classes at Lone Star College, and of WHAT’S INSIDE course the September Executive President General’s Message ...... 1 Re-chartering of Chapter #18 ...... 5 Committee Meeting in Gonzales. Each Texian Navy Day Celebration ..... 1 Knight Commander’s Message .... 14 of these events was handled with a Janet’s Journal ............................. 2 In Memoriam ............................. 15 professional tone and in a gentlemanly New Members ............................. 4 Calendar of Events .................... 16 manner. Each of these shows plainly the In and Around Texas .......... 3, 7-13 quality levels of people in our cont. from page 1 PRESIDENT GENERAL’S MESSAGE was celebrated on September 19. A good attendance was observed with the sounds of the bugle and bag pipes that chilled your soul. While this was not a lengthy ceremony, it was meaningful. The Texas Navy was obscure as it happened and is generally overlooked today. The point is that a very important function was served by the Texas Navy that resulted in a very meaningful role for Texas. It is these small points that we as Sons are obligated to make known to the public. We retell these stories not in a boastful way, but in a prideful manner. Texas has always, and will always stand tall. No one has to say much more. God Bless Texas! Executive Committee 2009 - 2010 JANET’S JOURNAL email: [email protected] 1717 Eighth Street Bay City, Texas 77414 • The December Quarterly Meeting will be December 4, 5, 2009 at The Hampton Inn, 7006 N. Navarro, Victoria, TX. Cutoff date is November 20, 2009. Rate is $102. Tel. number is (361)573-9911. L. Vaughn Oliver, KSJ President General • Be thinking about submitting a nomination for the Educator of the Year Award to be presented at the Annual Sam F. Clark, Jr. First Vice President General Meeting in 2010. Deadline is February 12, 2010. Criteria David Hanover Second Vice President General for the award are available from the National office. Tom Houston Secretary General Bob Steakley Treasurer General • Nominations from the Chapters for Honorary Membership and Knights of the Order of San Jacinto are Robert Kendall, KSJ Historian General due November 20, 2009. David E. Stone Chaplain General J. Richard Reese, KSJ Executive Committeeman • Remember: All members that are active service personnel your Edward A. Heath Executive Committeeman dues are waived. Notify SRT office by email, postal service or by telephone. Janet Hickl Administrative Assistant • Please note that any applicants for membership in the SRT must have 3 signatures of recommending SRT members. It is not necessary if the applicant lives out of state BUT every applicant must affiliate with a chapter. This does not mean District Representives 2009 - 2010 that they will have to attend meetings. APPLICATIONS MUST BE TYPED AND NOTARIZED. • **NEW** Members can now update their information online and make donations. Got to www.srttexas.org/ • **Be Patient-Organization is changing monogram/embroidery companies. Orders are being processed as quickly as possible. • **DUES NOTICES ARE IN THE MAIL** PLEASE NOTE: Be sure and mail your payment in prior to December 31, 2009 for your chapter to qualify for a rebate check in 2010. This is not a new change but this is in line with the Constitution and Bylaws. 2009-2010 TEXAS HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST Topic: “The Battle of Coleto and the Goliad Massacre”. Contest deadline: Must be postmarked on or before January Front row (l-r) 31, 2010. Duane Blair, Kenneth Pfeiffer and Stan Stokes Back row (l-r) Rules and criteria may be obtained at www.srttexas.org or Joe Pyle, Bob Steakley and Randy Pollard contact the Sons of the Republic of Texas. not present Bob Schuhmann 2 Lone Star Chapter #58 Annual Dinner The Lone Star Chapter Annual Dinner was held July 18, 2009 at Steamboar House Restaurant. The LSCSRT teacher awards for the CISD “Texas History Teacher” of the year were awarded to Gaddiel Jauregui A., first place, Cindy Howard, Second place and Michael Thorson, third place. Charles Fogarty was the winner of our “Brown Bess” musket drawing and David Pomeroy entertained us with his detailed history of the San Jacinto Battle and the Battle- David Martin and David field. We all had a good evening and those that organized the event appreciate everyone’s Pomeroy. support. Rededication of an old Lorenzo de Zavala State Historical Marker On October 6, 2009 members of the SRT attended the re-dedication of an old Lorenzo de Zavala State Historical Marker that had been damaged and stored for years. There is a De Zavala Elementary School in the community of Magnolia, which was a independent town in 1923. Now it is part of Houston, but the citizens of that area still think of themselves as part of Magnolia. The school joins a city park also named De Zavala City Park, so the community leaders worked for many months planning this event, and ask the SRT to participate. Tom Green was part of the planning committee, and took his collections of Historic Texas Flags to the De Zavala school the week before the re-dedication of the marker so that the students would know more about who Lorenzo de Zavala was. Tom and Dale Williamson gave two programs for all the children in this school, and challenged the students to learn even more about De Zavala before the re-dedication the following week. The event was a tremendous success with over 300 adults in attendance for the two hour ceremony of re-dedicating the marker. The re-dedication ceremony was handled by Patrick Van Pelt, Chairman of the Harris County Historical Commission, and several other members of that commission were also in attendance. The children participated in these ceremonies and everyone had a great time. The Gateway to Texas Chapter #49 The Gateway to Texas SRT Chapter #49 welcomed Dr. Archie McDonald to the Historical Shelby County Courthouse October 8th, 2009. Dr. McDonald, History Professor at Stephen F. Austin. S.U., spoke about Reconstruction in Texas after the war between the States (Civil War to you Yankees). His approach to the topic was from several perspectives. Dr. McDonald also spoke of SFA’s commitment to promote an appreciation of Texas History. The Chapter meets quarterly and has a membership of 30. SRT Book Exchange & Circulating Library This program started last year, to exchange books among SRT members. These books are quality level literature that should not be improperly disposed of. Each book has a label that lists the donor and each individual that reads the book. Bring a book to the Annual Meeting, or check one out. Each donated book becomes the property of The Sons of the Republic of Texas, and is used in the circulating library. 3 NEW SRT MEMBERS Name Chapter Ancestor Hometown August James Floerke 0 Joseph Penn Burns Lampasas TX Edwin Doak Cook 1 Jared Ellison Groce II Richmond TX Robert Hill McClain, Jr.
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