Tuesday, December 10, 2024
The Sons of the Republic of Texas (SRT) announced the celebration of the 2024 Texian Navy Day will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the historic San Jacinto Battle Ground Monument.
The annual event, established by the Texas Legislature in 2005, honors the vital contributions of the Texas Navy during the fight for Texas independence. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. at One Monument Circle in La Porte, with a full program of activities paying tribute to those who served at sea to secure Texas' freedom.
This year’s keynote address will be delivered by Dr. Gregg Dimmick, a retired pediatrician and avocational archaeologist. Dr. Dimmick, a graduate of Texas A&M University and the University of Nebraska Medical School, has co-authored significant archaeological reports on the Mexican army’s retreat after the Battle of San Jacinto. He is the author of “Sea of Mud: The Retreat of the Mexican Army After San Jacinto” and has contributed to the field of Texas history through his research and publications.
The event will commence at 9:30 a.m. with a musical prelude by the Deer Park High School Orchestra, followed by a formal program that includes the presentation of colors, special proclamations, and a wreath-laying ceremony. Distinguished guests, including representatives from the Texas Navy Association, the Texas Historical Commission, and the Battleship Texas Foundation, will be in attendance to honor the legacy of the Texian Navy.
Program highlights include:
Sailor of the Year Awards include Bobby Miller, President of the SRT, San Jacinto Chapter; Antonio Cerda III, President of the Erastus Deaf Smith Chapter; Bart Dawson, Past President of the Sam Houston Chapter.
The SRT is an organization composed of direct lineal descendants of individuals who settled in the Republic of Texas before Feb. 19, 1846. Founded in April of 1893 and incorporated as a non-profit in 1934, the SRT honors the heritage and contributions of early Texans.
For further information, contact The Sons of the Republic of Texas by phone at 979-245-6644 or by email at aa-srt@son-rep-texas.net.
