1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 708
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to
 1-3     celebrate, along with citizens across the nation, El Dia de
 1-4     Los Ninos:  Celebrating Young Americans Day, on April 30, 1999;
 1-5     and
 1-6           WHEREAS, The National Latino Children's Institute has
 1-7     promoted each April 30 as El Dia de Los Ninos; numerous
 1-8     United States citizens have found Mexico's tradition of honoring
 1-9     the young to be noble and worthy and have chosen to do likewise;
1-10     and
1-11           WHEREAS, A prosperous and successful future for Texas depends
1-12     on her young people; therefore, Texans should take time to heed the
1-13     importance of tomorrow's most vital resource, children; El Dia de
1-14     Los Ninos aims to do just that; and
1-15           WHEREAS, On April 30, 1999, we will honor our state's and
1-16     nation's children and promote their enrichment; El Dia de Los
1-17     Ninos should be a time for children to share their future goals
1-18     and aspirations; similarly this is a day for adults to contemplate
1-19     how best to nurture those dreams; and
1-20           WHEREAS, To affirm the value of our children and the
1-21     contributions they will make to our future, the Senate of the
1-22     State of Texas is proud to celebrate El Dia de Los Ninos; now,
1-23     therefore, be it
1-24           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-1     76th Legislature, hereby recognize April 30, 1999, as El Dia de
 2-2     Los Ninos:  Celebrating Young Americans Day and encourage Texans to
 2-3     join in the observance of this special occasion; and, be it further
 2-4           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared to honor
 2-5     this notable celebration.
 2-6                                                              Barrientos
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 2-8                                          President of the Senate
 2-9                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-10                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-11                                  on April 21, 1999.
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2-13                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-15                                           Member, Texas Senate