Purpose, Mission, and Goals of the SRT

	Purpose.
	The purpose of the SRT shall be to perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved the 
	independence of Texas, set the young Republic upon its high course among the nations of the world, and 
	finally secured its admission as a state of the United States of America.


	Mission.
	The mission of the SRT shall be to:
	(a)	Encourage research and publication of historical records and documents prior to and during the 
		Republic of Texas; 
	(b)	Foster the preservation of historic sites, documents, and artifacts, prior to February 19, 1846; 
	(c)	Participate in community activities, which remind the public of its Republic of Texas heritage; and 
	(d)	Organize, promote, publicize and commemorate the observance of the following historical dates of 
		the Republic of Texas.

		Texas Independence Day		March 2
		Fall of the Alamo 		March 6
		Goliad 				March 27
		San Jacinto Day 		April 21 
		Texian Navy Day			3rd Saturday in September
		Battle of Gonzales 		October 2
		Stephen F. Austin’s Birthday	November 3 

	Goals.
	The SRT shall organize and promote public recognition of dates and places of historical significance to 
	the Republic of Texas with monuments and other appropriate signage or events.





Works independently or in cooperation with state agencies and with other patriotic 
organizations in activities designed to obtain proper recognition, preservation and/or 
marking of places of historical significance;
    
Advocates the study of Texas history in schools through its annual Texas History Essay Contest 
for scholarship awards, to high school seniors, totalling $6000;
    
Sponsors the annual $2500 Summerfield G. Roberts Award in literature based on history 
of people and events in the Republic of Texas;
    
Administers the annual Presidio La Bahia Award of $2000 for research or other work in 
connection with Texas' Spanish Colonial period; and
    
Maintains the Spanish-Texas Microfilm Center and the O'Connor Collection of historical 
materials.

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