By: Armbrister S.R. No. 333 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas would like to 1-3 salute the many Texans of German descent who have contributed 1-4 so much to the development of their state; and 1-5 WHEREAS, These Texans of German heritage have thoroughly 1-6 influenced the development of culture and history, and their 1-7 influence is felt in every aspect of our state; and 1-8 WHEREAS, German immigrants began to settle in Texas during 1-9 the last years that Mexico still had jurisdiction over the land; 1-10 the German settlers prized their freedom highly and joined 1-11 wholeheartedly with other Texans to win their independence; they 1-12 were brave combatants in the battles at Goliad, San Jacinto, and 1-13 the Alamo; and 1-14 WHEREAS, The German pioneers who came to this area were 1-15 people who worked indefatigably to create prosperous farms, 1-16 ranches, and homes, even in the most adverse circumstances; and 1-17 WHEREAS, German immigration increased markedly after the 1-18 end of the Civil War; inhabitants from Germany relocated to Texas 1-19 until well after the end of the 19th century; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Admired for their tenacity and intelligence, these 1-21 new citizens earned success in every field and endeavor; their 1-22 influence has been felt particularly in the economic life of the 1-23 state; and 2-1 WHEREAS, One of the largest ethnic groups in the state, 2-2 Texans of German descent are proud of their heritage and the 2-3 fact that much of their culture has remained intact; their many 2-4 accomplishments are certainly worthy of legislative recognition; 2-5 now, therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-7 74th Legislature, hereby recognize the first week of October, 1995, 2-8 as German Cultural Awareness Week in the State of Texas. 2-9 ______________________________________ 2-10 President of the Senate 2-11 I hereby certify that the above 2-12 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-13 on February 28, 1995. 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 Secretary of the Senate 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 Member, Texas Senate