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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Legislators, policymakers, and activists from |
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across the Lone Star State are gathering in Austin on January 30, |
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2023, for Rise AAPI Legislative Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) |
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communities have grown dramatically in Texas over the last decade; |
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with historic wins during the past midterm elections, AAPIs play a |
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critical role in promoting just, equitable, and progressive |
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policies that benefit all Texans; and |
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WHEREAS, Sponsored by Rise AAPI, a program of the AAPI |
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Victory Alliance, Rise AAPI Legislative Day includes strategy |
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sessions, legislative member visits, and the official launch of the |
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newly formed AAPI Caucus; and |
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WHEREAS, Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander descent have |
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contributed immeasurably to the prosperity and vibrancy of the Lone |
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Star State, and it is truly a pleasure to welcome the visiting |
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delegation and join in celebrating the rich history of AAPI |
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achievement; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize January 30, 2023, as Rise AAPI |
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Legislative Day at the State Capitol and extend to all those in |
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attendance sincere best wishes for a memorable and productive stay |
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in Austin. |