Happy Birthday, Texas!
My father had a tendency to comment to me, at seemingly random times, on how great our state is. He was fond of mentioning that Texas had every type of geographic feature a man could want. You want desert and sand, we've got that. You want an ocean and miles of beaches, we've got that. You want mountains, here. Forests, they're here. Grassland and hills and lakes and rivers and caves and incredible sunsets are all right here in this wonderful land called Texas. Why would you need to travel anywhere else? He may still say these things, but I don't get to here them as often.
So, I grew up and maintain a great love for this state and its history, which is rich in revolution and independence. Many offered their lives to make Texas what it is today.
Today, Texas, we salute you! Raise your glass with friends and neighbors and offer a toast for our land.
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