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Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement today celebrating San Jacinto Day, which marks the day Texas won its independence at the Battle of San Jacinto:

“On this day in 1836, Texas officially secured its independence as General Sam Houston’s Texian army decisively defeated Mexican President Santa Anna and his forces at the Battle of San Jacinto.  As we celebrate 179 years of freedom, let us remember these brave Texas heroes who conquered Mexican forces while famously shouting ‘remember the Alamo, remember the Goliad!.’  I proudly join Texans everywhere today in celebrating our independence and the freedoms and liberties we enjoy in the Lone Star State.”