78R10986 JH-F

By:  Nixon                                                      H.C.R. No. 211



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas joins citizens 
across Texas in observing Holocaust Remembrance Day on April 29, 
2003, to honor Holocaust victims, survivors, families, and 
liberators; and
	WHEREAS, Holocaust Remembrance Day unites the entire 
community in interfaith services and encourages all people to 
reflect on the consequences of violence against our fellowman; and
	WHEREAS, During the annual commemoration, citizens pay their 
respects to those who lost their lives, honor those who survived, 
and pray for a future free of hatred and prejudice; and
	WHEREAS, Children as well as adults were victims and 
survivors of the Holocaust; these youngsters created art, journals, 
and memoirs as a living testimony of their experiences; to honor 
them, a statewide Holocaust art and literature contest for middle 
and high school students will be held, and the winning entries will 
be exhibited at the Capitol Extension on the day of remembrance; and
	WHEREAS, Holocaust survivors, liberators, art contest 
winners, and representatives of Holocaust museums in the state will 
be honored at a reception; special guests in attendance will 
include Governor Rick Perry, Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst, 
Speaker of the House Tom Craddick, Senator Florence Shapiro, and 
Representative Joe Nixon; and
	WHEREAS, Holocaust Remembrance Day serves as a solemn 
reminder of the importance of practicing tolerance and respect 
toward others; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby recognize April 29, 2003, as Holocaust Remembrance Day and 
join in this fitting tribute to the millions of people affected by 
the Holocaust.