The longest reigning monarch,
Queen Elizabeth the second,
died Thursday at the age of 96.
While people around the
world mourn her death,
many in Texas are remembering her
trip to Texas more than 30 years ago.
In May of 1991,
Queen Elizabeth and her husband
Prince Philip took a trip to
Texas as a part of a 13 day
trip through the United States.
She started her visit to the
Lone Star State in Austin.
Texas Governor Ann Richards greeted
her as hundreds of people poured
onto the steps of the Capitol.
No state command such
fierce pride and loyalty.
Lesser mortals are pitied for their
misfortune in not being born Texans.
That sense of confidence and
optimism is a priceless asset in
an increasingly competitive world.
Some of the heroes of the Alamo
were migrants from Britain,
as were many of the people
who settled your Land
Majesty Queen Elizabeth the 2nd
and His Royal Highness the Duke
of Edinburgh. And their party
or at the door of their class?
She later received 6 pairs of Fort Worth
crafted boots for her grandchildren.
Next up, San Antonio,
where the royal couple spent three days,
they started their trip at the Alamo,
where they received a tour of the mission.
The two also rode a barge along the
river walk through the downtown area,
with plenty of San Antonians
celebrating the occasion.
Dallas was next on the itinerary
as the city hosted the British
Crown for the first time.
The Queen was greeted by Dallas
mayor Annette Strauss and
Mayor Kay Granger of Fort Worth
for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the 2nd and
His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh.
Queen Elizabeth's first stop was
at the Meyerson Symphony Center.
Where she also saw performances by a dance
group from the Mexican state of Jalisco.
Later in the day, the queen was off to
the Dallas Garden Center for some tea
time. I would just like to say thank you very
much indeed for this really beautiful gift,
which will always remind us of today,
and we will both treasure very much indeed
city leaders also had the Queen joined them
in celebration of Dallas's 150th birthday.
First of all, I want to congratulate you,
Madam Mayor, and all the citizens of Dallas.
On the 150th anniversary of
the founding of your city.
I doubt whether John Neely Bran
even in his wildest dreams.
Ever imagined that his trading post on the
Trinity River would grow into this great,
energetic and enterprising city?
I can now begin to understand what
one of my fellow countrymen meant.
When he reported that Texas in
the eyes of its inhabitants and
in maps applied to visitors.
Occupies all of the North American continent.
But for a fraction set aside for the
United States, Canada and Mexico.
The royal couple's final leg was in Houston,
where they were greeted by a
performance of home on the range.
Queen Elizabeth then went to
the NASA Johnson Space Center,
getting a tour of Mission Control
before seeing robotic food crews at
work at a new veteran's hospital.
He is my salvation.
The Queen also got to attend a
special gospel performance from the
oldest black church in Houston.
It was a historic 3
day trip that left many across Texas
with memories they will never forget.
In Dallas, I'm Jay Wallace.