S.R. No. 149 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas proudly joins 1-3 citizens throughout the country in recognizing the month of 1-4 February, 1995, as Black History Month; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Carter Godwin Woodson, "the father of Black 1-6 history," and the Association for the Study of Afro-American Life 1-7 and History originally designated a week in February as Black 1-8 History Week; this observance was extended, however, when in 1976, 1-9 President Jimmy Carter proclaimed February as Black History Month; 1-10 and 1-11 WHEREAS, It is appropriate that our nation pay tribute to 1-12 all our ethnic groups who have strengthened our country; and 1-13 WHEREAS, People from all over the world have settled in the 1-14 United States of America, bringing with them invaluable pieces of 1-15 their own heritage and time-honored traditions; and 1-16 WHEREAS, The outstanding accomplishments of men and women 1-17 from Black cultures are legendary throughout our history, and they 1-18 have contributed in countless ways to our country's enrichment; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Black History Month provides American citizens an 1-20 opportunity to express appreciation to the Black men and women who 1-21 have made innumerable contributions to our society and to the many 1-22 talented Black leaders who have inspired Americans to reaffirm 1-23 their commitment to equal justice and opportunity for all; now, 2-1 therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-3 74th Legislature, hereby laud the observance of Black History Month 2-4 and encourage citizens across the state to celebrate this nation's 2-5 African-American heritage; and, be it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor 2-7 of Black History Month. 2-8 West 2-9 Armbrister Henderson Ratliff 2-10 Barrientos Leedom Rosson 2-11 Bivins Lucio Shapiro 2-12 Brown Luna Sibley 2-13 Cain Madla Sims 2-14 Ellis Moncrief Truan 2-15 Gallegos Montford Turner 2-16 Galloway Nelson Wentworth 2-17 Harris Nixon Whitmire 2-18 Haywood Patterson Zaffirini 2-19 Bullock, President of the Senate 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 President of the Senate 2-22 I hereby certify that the above 2-23 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-24 on February 6, 1995. 2-25 ______________________________________ 3-1 Secretary of the Senate 3-2 ______________________________________ 3-3 Member, Texas Senate