SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 321

	WHEREAS, March 6, 2003, serves as a day of remembrance 
throughout the Lone Star State for the numerous Tejanos, Texans 
of Mexican ancestry, who bravely fought for our liberties and for 
the freedom of our state; and

	WHEREAS, The board members of the Texas Hispanics 
Educating on Law and Politics (H.E.L.P.) strive to encourage 
participation in the political process, while actively 
supporting nonpartisan issues affecting our state; they provide 
education and information to the citizens of the State of Texas 
and encourage all Texans to participate, as did our forefathers, 
in the fight for the rights of all Texans; and

	WHEREAS, Texas Hispanics Educating on Law and Politics 
recognizes the efforts of the Tejanos who fought with the Texas 
military for Texas' independence from Mexico and pays tribute to 
those Tejanos and their descendants; and

	WHEREAS, Those Tejanos were an esteemed group who fought 
with their heart and soul and gave of their lives for Texas 
independence; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby recognize March 6, 2003, as Tejanos
of Texas Independence Day at the State Capitol and salute the 
descendants of those who freed our state.
                                                                       Wentworth




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 6, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate