HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-1           WHEREAS, The month of October typically brings many festivals
 1-2     throughout the state of Texas to celebrate and honor the heritage
 1-3     of this state's Czech descendants; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, In the primary period of migration from Czech lands,
 1-5     over a quarter of a million people of Czech ancestry arrived in
 1-6     Texas to make this place their home; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, Since that time, the number and stature of Czech
 1-8     descendants living in Texas has grown tremendously; there are now
 1-9     well over one million people living in all areas of the state and
1-10     walks of life who can claim Czech heritage; and
1-11           WHEREAS, Texans of Czech ancestry take great pride in sharing
1-12     with the rest of the state their contributions in the areas of art,
1-13     music, literature, food, folklore, and many other fine customs that
1-14     are a part of Texas' rich, diverse culture; and
1-15           WHEREAS, This pride is displayed annually in the month of
1-16     October by Czech Heritage Societies throughout the state as they
1-17     stage various festivals, some of which have been passed down from
1-18     generation to generation; now, therefore, be it
1-19           RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas
1-20     hereby declare the month of October "Czech Heritage Month" in Texas
1-21     and commemorate the contributions of Czech culture to this great
1-22     state; and, be it further
1-23           RESOLVED, That through the adoption of this resolution the
1-24     76th Legislature of the State of Texas calls upon all Texans to
 2-1     join in celebration in honor of our friends of Czech descent; and,
 2-2     be it further
 2-3           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-4     prepared for the Czech Heritage Society of Texas, Inc., as a token
 2-5     of high regard from the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas.
                                                                      Heflin
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             President of the Senate              Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.C.R. No. 308 was adopted by the House on May
         27, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House
               I certify that H.C.R. No. 308 was adopted by the Senate on
         May 27, 1999, by a viva-voce vote.
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                                                 Secretary of the Senate
         APPROVED:  _____________________
                            Date
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                          Governor