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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 78
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WHEREAS, The birth of a white buffalo is widely believed by |
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many Native American tribes to be an auspicious event and a |
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powerful omen of good fortune; and |
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WHEREAS, A white buffalo calf was recently born on the |
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Lakota Ranch in North Texas, during a thunderstorm; this revered |
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cultural symbol will receive its name, Lightning Medicine Cloud, |
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at a special blessing and dedication ceremony to be performed by |
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tribal elders and medicine men on June 29, 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, The ceremony will also feature Native American |
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crafts and foods and will present an opportunity for Texans from |
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all walks of life to participate in the celebration, which |
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reflects a vital part of the rich historical and cultural legacy |
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of this state and nation; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby encourage all Texans to |
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celebrate the birth of this icon of Native American culture and |
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extend best wishes for a memorable naming ceremony; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of this special event. |
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Deuell |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on June 20, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |