By Dukes H.R. No. 150 77R5155 GMW-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The celebration of African American Heritage Month 1-2 in February is a most auspicious occasion, and it provides a 1-3 perfect opportunity to recognize the admirable efforts of the 1-4 Austin Independent School District (ISD) African American Heritage 1-5 Committee; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Begun in 1926, African American Heritage Month is a 1-7 significant observance that serves to celebrate the many important 1-8 contributions African Americans have made and continue to make to 1-9 our state and nation; the Austin ISD African American Heritage 1-10 Committee is once again proudly commemorating this noteworthy 1-11 occasion, which has as its theme, "Creating and Defining the 1-12 African American Community: Family, Church, Politics, and Culture"; 1-13 and 1-14 WHEREAS, This important month-long event is truly an ideal 1-15 way to increase public awareness of the myriad achievements and 1-16 rich legacy of influential and innovative African Americans; and 1-17 WHEREAS, African Americans across the nation continue to take 1-18 justifiable pride in a remarkable heritage while always striving to 1-19 embrace the challenges and opportunities of the future, and it is a 1-20 privilege to pay tribute to the Austin ISD African American 1-21 Heritage Committee for marking this momentous month; now, 1-22 therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 1-24 Legislature hereby commend all those involved with the Austin 2-1 Independent School District African American Heritage Committee for 2-2 commemorating African American Heritage Month and extend to them 2-3 sincere best wishes for a memorable observance.