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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, In recognition of Black History Month, citizens of |
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Port Arthur are celebrating Local 4-254 of the Oil Chemical & Atomic |
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Workers International Union, one of the Lone Star State's earliest |
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all-black unions; and |
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WHEREAS, This celebration will take place on February 24, |
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2007, at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Port Arthur, the site |
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of the original Local 4-254 Union Hall; and |
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WHEREAS, Chartered in 1933 on the heels of the New Deal's |
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National Industrial Recovery Act, Local 4-254 embraced the civil |
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liberties established in that act, most notably the rights to |
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organize freely and bargain collectively; the local made important |
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contributions to securing union recognition, improved pay, and |
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better working conditions for black oilfield and refinery workers |
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in Port Arthur; and |
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WHEREAS, For 30 years, the dedicated members of Local 4-254 |
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pursued the dream of equal rights and equal pay, and the efforts of |
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those notable individuals continue to inspire us today; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize the historical importance of Local |
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4-254 of the Oil Chemical & Atomic Workers International Union and |
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join in celebrating this praiseworthy organization and its |
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achievements; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the celebration's organizers as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Deshotel |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 462 was adopted by the House on |
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February 21, 2007, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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