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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, April 9, 2023, marks the celebration of Easter, |
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which is considered the most holy day of the year in the Christian |
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faith; and |
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WHEREAS, Known also as Resurrection Day, Easter is a time |
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when people around the globe recognize the day that Jesus Christ, |
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the only begotten Son of God, rose from the grave and reflect with |
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joy on the gospel's enduring message of hope in the resurrection; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, In the weeks before the sacred event, many |
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Christians observe a 40-day period of fasting and prayer, known as |
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Lent; Holy Week then commemorates Christ's final days before His |
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crucifixion by Roman authorities, remembered solemnly on Good |
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Friday and followed by Easter Sunday; and |
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WHEREAS, Many families and loved ones gather together during |
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this special time to worship and to express gratitude for the |
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miracle of Christ's resurrection; the festivities symbolize new |
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life, hope for the future, salvation for all mankind, and hope in |
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the resurrection at the final judgement; and |
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WHEREAS, Observed for nearly 2,000 years, the Easter holiday |
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ushers in the Easter season, a period of joy and renewal, signifying |
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one of the fundamental pillars of faith for the Christian |
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community, the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate Easter 2023. |