SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 694

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join Texans across the state in recognizing April of 2011 as Scottish Heritage Month in Texas and in celebrating National Tartan Day on April 6; and

WHEREAS, An estimated six million citizens of the United States claim Scottish descent, and people with Scottish ancestry played a major role in the settlement and development of Texas, including four native-born Scots who lost their lives defending the Alamo; and

WHEREAS, One of the enduring traditions of Scottish heritage is the tartan, a fabric woven with a distinct pattern to designate separate clans; the 71st Texas Legislature named the Texas Bluebonnet Tartan, designed by June McRoberts, as the official tartan of Texas; and

WHEREAS, The Scottish spirit of liberty has through the years found great purchase in Texas; from the evocative sound of the bagpipes to the great sport of golf, Scottish culture and heritage have influenced the political and cultural life of our state and nation; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend Scottish Texans on their many contributions to the legacy of the state and call upon all Texans to commemorate April of 2011 as Scottish Heritage Month in Texas and to celebrate National Tartan Day on April 6; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of these special occasions.

Harris, Davis

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 4, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate