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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, April 9 marks the anniversary of the Dallas Mega |
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March for American Values and Justice, which took place on that date |
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in 2006; and |
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WHEREAS, The largest public protest in the city's history, |
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the Mega March drew between 350,000 and 500,000 participants who |
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joined together in support of immigration reform; and |
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WHEREAS, This powerful but peaceful gathering was sponsored |
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by LULAC and a coalition of Dallas-area groups, and it was attended |
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by throngs of people who trod the mile-long parade route in the |
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city's downtown; wearing white and carrying signs and American |
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flags, marchers highlighted the positive economic impact that |
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immigrants have on the U.S. economy and promoted changes that would |
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allow foreign workers an easier means of gaining legal status and |
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citizenship; and |
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WHEREAS, Taking place at a crucial time in the nation's |
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history, the Dallas event was part of a series of rallies that |
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occurred across the country as federal lawmakers considered |
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immigration reform; and |
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WHEREAS, The Mega March offered further proof that concerned |
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Texans, Hispanics and non-Hispanics alike, were committed to |
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voicing their opinions in the immigration debate; that spirit of |
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civic involvement remains strong, and it continues to influence |
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ongoing discussions about a range of important issues, thereby |
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strengthening the vital traditions of free speech and political |
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activism in the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the one-year anniversary of the |
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Dallas Mega March for American Values and Justice and extend best |
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wishes to those who planned and took part in that historic event. |
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Alonzo |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1471 was adopted by the House on May |
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11, 2007, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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