S.C.R. No. 18 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas takes pride in 1-2 joining with the Quilter's Guild of Dallas, Incorporated, in 1-3 recognizing March 20, 1993, as Texas Quilting Day; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Since the earliest days of our country, women have 1-5 been active in the art of quilting; quilts have been made to create 1-6 warmth and beauty, to teach subjects such as math and history to 1-7 children, to make philosophical and political statements, and to 1-8 preserve stories and materials of the past; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Some of the quilts created in earlier days are 1-10 preserved in museums, or are in private collections, and are 1-11 treasured now by citizens across our country; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Today, countless individuals are making valuable 1-13 contributions to their communities by providing quilts for ill or 1-14 needy children and quilting for fund raising projects for churches 1-15 and schools or other worthy causes; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Texas Quilting Day provides an opportunity for 1-17 Texans to pay tribute to their heritage and to celebrate together 1-18 and give support to the time-honored tradition of quilting; now, 1-19 therefore, be it 1-20 RESOLVED, That the 73rd Legislature of the State of Texas 1-21 hereby declare March 20, 1993, as Texas Quilting Day and urge all 1-22 citizens to celebrate the special contributions made to our society 1-23 by quilters everywhere; and, be it further 2-1 RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for the 2-2 Quilter's Guild of Dallas, Incorporated, as a token of regard from 2-3 the Texas Legislature.