Public invited to unveiling of Alamo plaque at courthouse

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  Contributed photo The public is cordially invited to the dedication and unveiling of the Alamo plaque on the Burnet County Court house South Lawn, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m.

  Contributed photo The public is cordially invited to the dedication and unveiling of the Alamo plaque on the Burnet County Court house South Lawn, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m.

The public is cordially invited to the dedication and unveiling of the Lieutenant Colonel William Barrett Travis ‘Victory or Death’ plaque commemo- rating the sacrifices made at the Battle of the Alamo in 1836 on the Burnet County Courthouse South Lawn, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m.

The event is hosted by the Alamo Letter Society.

The Alamo letter, written by William Barrett Travis on February 24, 1836, was only 220 words long and is regarded by history as an emblem of freedom. The Alamo Letter Society is dedicated to the two leading Tejanos of the Texas Revolution, Jose Antonio Navarro and Juan Seguín.

“Travis’ Alamo letter shows us today the essential qualities of being Texan: duty, honor, and self-sacrifice," said Ross er Newton, Co-Founder.

Judge James Oakley, who was named chairman of the Burnet County chapter, is a fifth-gener ation Burnet County citizen, where he graduated from Burnet High School.

After graduating, Oakley worked in corporate communications and public relations for 10 years. In 1999, Judge Oakley began to serve as the Burnet County Commissioner, where he served for 8 years. He has continued to serve in different elected offic es, serving as the Burnet County Judge since 2015.

Judge Oakley and his wife, Mrs. Julie Oakley, have 5 children and live in the Spicewood area.

The donor of the

203 pound plaque is Mr.

George Seay of Dallas, Texas. He is the grandson of Texas Governor William P. Clements. “Our family moved to Texas in 1819 and settled in San Augustine. We are honored to donate this piece of Texas history back to our original hometown.

My children are 8th gen- eration Texans."

Alamo Letter Society The Alamo Letter Society exists to educate school children, new Texans, and future generations of their forefa- thers' fight for Liberty, and Freedom, through the placement of a large, bronze plaque containing the Alamo letter at each of the 254 courthouses in the Lone Star State. For more information, visit www. alamoletter.com. “This letter represents the pure spirit of the times for Texas to be indepen- dent," said Judge Oakley.

For more information, call 512-756-5400 or email smccormick@burnetcontytexas. org.