SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 97

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize El Día de los Niños:  Through the Eyes of a Child--A 
Través de los Ojos de un Niño, which takes place in Laredo and 
many other cities across the United States on April 30, 2006; and
	WHEREAS, The Texas Migrant Council, Incorporated, in 
conjunction with the Laredo Organizing Committee, serving as a 
voice for children, has worked with cities throughout our state 
and nation to make El Día de los Niños:   Through the Eyes of a 
Child--A Través de los Ojos de un Niño a day on which Latinos and 
other communities are brought together to celebrate and uplift 
children everywhere; and
	WHEREAS, In Laredo, the event is planned by the Laredo 
Organizing Committee and promoted and supported by the Texas 
Migrant Council, Incorporated; the event also has the support of 
a broad array of public and private agencies, leaders and 
citizens; and
	WHEREAS, This year's Día de los Niños celebration in
Laredo is taking place at the Laredo Entertainment Center; 
approximately 20,000 people are expected to participate in 
wholesome family activities that promote the educational,
social and emotional development of the children of Laredo and
Webb County; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend the 
citizens of Laredo and those across our country who are 
supporting and participating in El Día de los Niños:  Through the 
Eyes of a Child--A Través de los Ojos de un Niño and extend best 
wishes to all for a memorable and productive day; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
this occasion.      
                                                                       Zaffirini




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 1, 2006.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate