H.R. No. 50 







R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, The observance of National Hispanic Heritage Month 

dates back to September 17, 1968, when the United States Congress 

authorized the president to issue an annual proclamation 

commemorating the enormous contributions made by Hispanic 

Americans to the development of our nation throughout its rich 

history; and

	WHEREAS, Two decades later, on August 17, 1988, the 100th 

Congress passed a law designating the 31-day period beginning 

September 15 and ending October 15 as National Hispanic Heritage 

Month; and

	WHEREAS, While the impact of Hispanic culture has long been 

manifest in American customs and traditions, Latinos continue to 

play increasingly critical roles in the U.S. economy, military, and 

government; their wide-ranging efforts are reflected in the theme 

that distinguishes this year's annual observance--Hispanic 

Americans: Strong and Colorful Threads in the American Fabric; and

	WHEREAS, During National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2005, the 

United States Army Medical Command officially acknowledges and 

celebrates the great diversity of the Hispanic community, its 

outstanding contributions to the building of this nation, and its 

steadfast commitment to the high ideals that still unite us as a 

people; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 

Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby recognize September 

15-October 15, 2005, as National Hispanic Heritage Month and extend 

sincere best wishes to all those within the United States Army 

Medical Command who are supporting the celebration of this 

significant occasion.



                                                                       McClendon



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                                                       Speaker of the House     



	I certify that H.R. No. 50 was adopted by the House on July 

28, 2005, by a non-record vote.



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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House