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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Holy Thursday, the fifth day of Holy Week, is being |
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observed on April 6, 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, For Christians, Holy Thursday is one of the most |
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sacred days of the liturgical calendar; it holds special importance |
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to Catholics and members of some Protestant denominations, marking |
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the end of Lent and the beginning of the Easter Triduum, the |
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three-day celebration of the death and resurrection of Jesus |
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Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, that concludes on Easter |
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Sunday; and |
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WHEREAS, Holy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper and, in |
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the Catholic tradition, Christ's institution of the Eucharist, the |
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Mass, and the priesthood; the holiday's popular name, Maundy |
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Thursday, derives from the Latin word for "command" and refers to |
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Christ's commandment to the disciples present at the Last Supper to |
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"love one another"; many churches of various denominations observe |
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the holiday with a Communion service and a ritual foot-washing |
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ceremony, which encourages Christians to recall Christ's |
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demonstration of humility and self-sacrifice; and |
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WHEREAS, The observance of Holy Thursday represents a solemn |
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and deeply meaningful occasion for millions of adherents of |
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Christianity, and it is indeed fitting to acknowledge its enduring |
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significance to countless Texans; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate Holy Thursday 2023. |