89S10666 AMB-D     By: Martinez Fischer H.R. No. 34       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Woodlawn Lake Park Swimming Pool in San Antonio is   celebrating its 100th anniversary with an event on July 25, 2025;   and          WHEREAS, Located in the neighborhood originally known as   West End Lake, Woodlawn Lake Park Swimming Pool officially opened   on July 25, 1925, attracting hundreds of visitors; originally built   without shade or dressing rooms, the natatorium had cost an   estimated $30,000 to construct, and water was pumped into the pool   from a nearby artisan well; stone bathhouses were constructed in   the 1930s by the Civil Works Administration, and additional   improvements have since been made, including the addition of tube   slides, canopies, and other amenities benefiting pool-goers; and          WHEREAS, Through the years, the Woodlawn pool has hosted a   number of community events, such as high school swim meets and water   aerobics and Zumba classes, and it has continued to be a popular   gathering place for area residents; today, the 250-by-50-foot   rectangular pool remains the second-largest and third-oldest   municipal pool in San Antonio; managed by the City of San Antonio   Parks and Recreation Department, the pool and surrounding park will   receive further upgrades in the coming years due to a recent $3.25   million grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior; and          WHEREAS, For the past century, Woodlawn Lake Park Swimming   Pool has served as a sanctuary for relaxation and recreation for   generations of San Antonio residents, and it is indeed a pleasure to   join in recognizing this beloved community institution on this   special milestone in its history; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commemorate the 100th   anniversary of Woodlawn Lake Park Swimming Pool and extend to all   those taking part in the celebration sincere best wishes for a   meaningful and memorable event; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for the City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation   Department as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of   Representatives.