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.