SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 694

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize El Día de los Niños:  Celebrating Young Americans, 
which takes place in Laredo and many other cities across the 
United States on April 30, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, The Texas Migrant Council, Incorporated, in 
conjunction with the National Latino Children's Institute, 
serving as a voice for children, has worked with cities 
throughout our state and nation to make El Día de los Niños:  
Celebrating Young Americans 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, hereby commend the citizens of Laredo and those 
across our country who are supporting and participating in El Día 
de los Niños:  Celebrating Young Americans 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 April 26, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate