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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 142
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Larry Thomas for his efforts in bringing to fruition |
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the creation and installation at the Texas State Cemetery of a |
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monument that commemorates this state's 19th-century African |
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American legislators; and |
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WHEREAS, Between the end of the Civil War and the beginning |
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of the 20th century, 52 African American Texans served in the |
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legislature and in two constitutional conventions; these men |
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addressed such critical issues as voting rights, education, and |
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prison reform before the enactment of the Jim Crow laws that saw |
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their rights once again curtailed; and |
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WHEREAS, While in office, these legislators tirelessly |
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advocated for the rights of all Texans, and they played a vital |
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role in the creation of Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College |
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and Prairie View Normal Institute; and |
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WHEREAS, Larry Thomas began research in 1998 that led to |
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the creation of the monument, and his determination and hard work |
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as project director played a critical part in its completion; the |
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cenotaph unveiled March 30, 2010, stands as a fitting memorial to |
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these dedicated statesmen, and Mr. Thomas is truly deserving of |
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recognition for his commitment to helping disseminate this |
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important aspect of our state's history; 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 commend Larry Thomas on |
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his dedication to raising awareness of the seminal contributions |
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to our state made by its 19th-century African American |
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legislators and extend to him best wishes for continued success |
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in all his future endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Watson |
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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 28, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |