1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 528

        1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of Texas takes pleasure in recognizing

        1-3     Hafsat Abiola of Nigeria, who is speaking on Nigeria Liberation

        1-4     Day on Saturday, April 19, 1997; and

        1-5           WHEREAS, This outstanding young woman's appearance is

        1-6     sponsored by the Organization of Nigerians in the Americas; and

        1-7           WHEREAS, The Organization of Nigerians in the Americas is

        1-8     the only prodemocracy movement in the Austin area dedicated to the

        1-9     enlightenment of the American community about the state of Nigeria

       1-10     and of African political events; and

       1-11           WHEREAS, Miss Hafsat Abiola is the daughter of

       1-12     Chief M. K. O. Abiola, the winner of the June, 1993, presidential

       1-13     election; opposed by the ruling military junta, he has been in

       1-14     jail since 1994 for winning the election; and

       1-15           WHEREAS, During Hafsat Abiola's appearance, a presentation of

       1-16     Certificates of Courage and Leadership will be made to three notable

       1-17     Nigerians; they are Chief M. K. O. Abiola, Chief Frank Kokori, and

       1-18     Attorney Femi Falana; and

       1-19           WHEREAS, The Texas Senate is proud to welcome Hafsat Abiola

       1-20     to our great state; now, therefore, be it

       1-21           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

       1-22     75th Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to Hafsat Abiola

       1-23     for a most successful and productive visit; and, be it further

        2-1           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for

        2-2     her as an expression of the highest regard of the Texas Senate.

        2-3                                                              Barrientos

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        2-5                                          President of the Senate

        2-6                                       I hereby certify that the above

        2-7                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate

        2-8                                  on April 17, 1997.

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       2-10                                          Secretary of the Senate

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       2-12                                           Member, Texas Senate