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 1-2                         SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1038
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in
 1-4     recognizing the Tap Pilam-Coahuiltecan Nation for its distinguished
 1-5     history in the Lone Star State and its contributions to our country;
 1-6     and
 1-7           WHEREAS, The Coahuiltecan tribe was encountered by the
 1-8     Spanish explorers in North America in the late 1600s, when
 1-9     tribe members had seasonal attachments to their campgrounds and
1-10     relied on their hunting and gathering skills to survive; and
1-11           WHEREAS, During the early 1700s, a number of Native American
1-12     groups were converted to Christianity, and members of the
1-13     Coahuiltecan tribe and other groups performed important duties at
1-14     the missions, such as constructing dams and irrigation canals,
1-15     working in the fields and as cowboys, and helping to build
1-16     communities; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Unlike the traditions of many Native American
1-18     tribes, the proud rituals and traditions of the Coahuiltecans
1-19     have endured, and many aspects of the tribe's early life remain
1-20     the same today; time-honored occasions, such as Indian Decoration
 2-1     Day, are still celebrated, and ceremonial music and dress are
 2-2     still in use; and
 2-3           WHEREAS, The Coahuiltecans have played an important role in
 2-4     Texas history, and they have enriched our culture by preserving
 2-5     and sharing their heritage and customs; now, therefore, be it
 2-6           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-7     77th Legislature, hereby commend the Tap Pilam-Coahuiltecans
 2-8     for their exemplary preservation of their heritage and their
 2-9     many contributions to the culture of our state and nation; and,
2-10     be it further
2-11           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
2-12     Tap Pilam-Coahuiltecan Nation as an expression of esteem from the
2-13     Texas Senate.
2-14                                                               Zaffirini
2-15                                  ______________________________________
2-16                                          President of the Senate
2-17                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-18                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-19                                  on May 11, 2001.
2-20                                  ______________________________________
2-21                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-22                                  ______________________________________
2-23                                           Member, Texas Senate