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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 551
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join Italian American communities across the state and nation in |
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commemorating the 150th anniversary of the unification of the |
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Republic of Italy, which is being celebrated March 17, 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, Italy and America have long historical ties that |
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span many years and Italian Americans have played a vital role in |
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American life since the founding of the United States; and |
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WHEREAS, Italian immigrants and their descendants have |
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enriched our nation with their contributions to the arts, |
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sciences, architecture, cuisine, and many other fields; they |
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persevered in the face of discrimination to grow and prosper in |
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their new home and participate fully in the American dream; and |
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WHEREAS, Italian Americans have flourished in every sphere |
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of American life, helping to strengthen our nation while |
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continuing to preserve their proud Italian traditions; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the many contributions |
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Italian Americans have made to the cultural and historical legacy |
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of our state and nation and extend best wishes for a memorable |
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150th anniversary celebration of the founding of the Republic of |
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Italy; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of this special day. |
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Patrick, Carona |
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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 March 17, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |