2023S0348-1 04/03/23
 
  By: Hinojosa S.C.R. No. 42
 
 
 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, Special Hearts Day recognizes and celebrates the
  important mission of Special Hearts in the Arts, a nonprofit
  organization that seeks to build more inclusive communities by
  providing opportunities for persons with special needs to engage in
  the arts; and
         WHEREAS, Located in Corpus Christi, Special Hearts in the
  Arts offers weekly classes and activities in theater arts, dance,
  music, art, and film to members of the community with special needs;
  the organization embraces a focus on special abilities rather than
  disabilities, and its programs allow persons with special needs to
  explore their own individual talents and showcase their creative
  work; and
         WHEREAS, Developing and sharing their diverse abilities
  empowers participants of Special Hearts in the Arts to express
  their creativity and to connect with others, and experiencing the
  unique gifts each person has to offer enables others to appreciate
  the remarkable contributions these extraordinary individuals make
  in their communities; and 
         WHEREAS, Special Hearts Day pays tribute to the exemplary
  efforts of Special Hearts in the Arts and encourages communities
  throughout the state to promote engagement in the arts for persons
  with special needs; the invaluable work of furthering the
  organization's mission contributes greatly to building and
  strengthening Texas communities, and it is indeed fitting that
  Texans join in supporting and celebrating this mission of
  inclusivity, connection, and enrichment for all; now, therefore, be
  it
         RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas
  hereby designate December 8 as Special Hearts Day; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section
  391.004(d), Government Code, this designation remain in effect
  until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally
  passed by the legislature.