R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The month of February traditionally has been 1-2 observed as African American Heritage Month; and 1-3 WHEREAS, Each year since 1926, when observance of African 1-4 American Heritage Month was inaugurated, February has been 1-5 dedicated to celebrating and fostering an appreciation of African 1-6 Americans' unique and significant contributions to our society and 1-7 nation; and 1-8 WHEREAS, This month's special designation also provides an 1-9 opportunity for community and civic organizations to increase 1-10 public awareness of the many notable accomplishments of African 1-11 Americans; and 1-12 WHEREAS, The theme for 1997's 72nd national celebration of 1-13 African American Heritage Month is "African Americans and Civil 1-14 Rights: A Reappraisal," and broad-based support is being marshalled 1-15 in communities nationwide; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Combining a justifiable pride in the achievements of 1-17 their past with an unquenchable desire to provide for a brighter 1-18 future, African Americans strive to attain the American dream while 1-19 preserving and cherishing their unique culture, and it is indeed 1-20 fitting that they be given special recognition for their laudable 1-21 efforts in this regard; now, therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-23 Legislature hereby acknowledge the outstanding accomplishments of 1-24 all African Americans and recognize February 1997 as African 2-1 American Heritage Month. Dukes _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 103 was adopted by the House on February 6, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House