78R8417 MMS-D

By:  Berman                                                       H.R. No. 416


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, During the Texas Revolution, many Tejanos fought bravely to win freedom for Texas and to secure the liberties of its people; and WHEREAS, The value they placed on political rights and self–governance is echoed today in the efforts of the group Texas Hispanics Educating on Law and Politics (H.E.L.P.), a nonpartisan organization that strives to encourage participation in the political process; in addition to providing information about issues affecting the state, H.E.L.P. encourages citizens to carry on the legacy of those Tejano forefathers by championing the political rights of all Texans; and WHEREAS, The courageous Tejanos who supported the Texan cause with their hearts and souls and at risk of their lives are deserving of recognition throughout the state, and this chamber joins H.E.L.P. in honoring them and their descendants; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of those Tejanos who helped to achieve Texas independence through their unflinching commitment to liberty.