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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Throughout its history, from its earliest days as a |
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Spanish colony to the most recent events of today, Texas has |
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benefited enormously from the contributions of Latino residents; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Individuals of Hispanic descent have excelled in all |
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sectors of our society and economy, helping to build Texas into a |
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productive state that is focused on the future; and |
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WHEREAS, Texans who trace their heritage to Mexico, Central |
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and South America, the Caribbean, and Spain have created a cultural |
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legacy that has influenced our way of life in innumerable ways and |
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greatly enriched the distinctive music, arts, food, and traditions |
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that are associated with the Lone Star State; and |
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WHEREAS, Adherence to the time-honored values of hard work |
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and sacrifice and belief in the importance of family and faith are |
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widespread among Latinos in our state and have strengthened the |
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unifying identity that binds all Texans; moreover, members of the |
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Hispanic community have distinguished themselves in a willingness |
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to take up arms for our nation, valiantly stepping forward time and |
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again through the decades; in so doing, these courageous men and |
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women have defended their fellow citizens and upheld the principles |
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of equality and liberty; and |
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WHEREAS, In 1968, Congress authorized the president to issue |
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an annual proclamation in honor of Latino citizens, and two decades |
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later the 100th Congress passed a law designating National Hispanic |
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Heritage Month, a 31-day period that begins on September 15 and ends |
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on October 15 each year; and |
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WHEREAS, Hispanic Heritage Month is widely celebrated by |
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people throughout our state, and in light of the immense |
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contributions that individuals of Latino descent have made to |
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Texas, it is indeed appropriate that this observance receive formal |
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state recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize September 15 to October 15, 2012, as |
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Latino Texan Month. |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2551 was adopted by the House on May |
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30, 2011, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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