By:  Ellis                                             S.R. No. 851
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in
    1-3  joining the citizens of Houston and the African Cultural Exchange,
    1-4  Incorporated, in recognizing the weekend of May 19 through 21, 1995,
    1-5  as Africa Day; and
    1-6        WHEREAS, The occasion will be the second annual celebration
    1-7  of Africa Day in Houston, and the festivities will take place at
    1-8  the School of Technology of Texas Southern University, beginning
    1-9  with Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee as the keynote speaker; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, Africa Day was established in 1958 by the late
   1-11  President of Ghana, Dr. Kwame Nkruma, during the conference of
   1-12  independent African states held in Accra, Ghana; the day was
   1-13  established to mark the progress of black people throughout the
   1-14  world and to symbolize their commitment to cultural, social, and
   1-15  economic freedom; and
   1-16        WHEREAS, The three-day event in Houston will focus on
   1-17  entrepreneur awareness and will be an opportunity for African,
   1-18  Caribbean, and American business people to learn about improvement
   1-19  and become involved in possible business investment opportunities;
   1-20  and
   1-21        WHEREAS, Africa Day is a historical event that promotes cultural
   1-22  pride and harmony and is an appropriate time for citizens to express
   1-23  appreciation for the work of the many talented black leaders who have
    2-1  inspired Americans to reaffirm their commitment to equal justice and
    2-2  opportunity for all; now, therefore, be it
    2-3        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
    2-4  74th Legislature, hereby commend the African Cultural Exchange,
    2-5  Incorporated, for organizing activities on Africa Day and extend
    2-6  best wishes for a joyous and productive event; and, be it further
    2-7        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
    2-8  African Cultural Exchange, Incorporated, as an expression of regard
    2-9  from the Texas Senate.
   2-10                               ______________________________________
   2-11                                       President of the Senate
   2-12                                    I hereby certify that the above
   2-13                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
   2-14                               on April 28, 1995.
   2-15                               ______________________________________
   2-16                                       Secretary of the Senate
   2-17                               ______________________________________
   2-18                                        Member, Texas Senate