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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The "First Annual Commemoration of Our Chicano |
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Legacy" is taking place in Crystal City from November 7 to 10, 2013; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, This noteworthy event is honoring Chicano activists |
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who have furthered the cause of social justice, in keeping with a |
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tradition of engagement established in Zavala County during a |
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crucial period in American history; in 1963 and again in 1969, |
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Mexican Americans in Crystal City organized against Anglo |
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domination of city hall and the public school system, and these |
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determined, courageous citizens won an electoral victory for |
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members of their community for the first time since the city's |
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incorporation in 1910; and |
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WHEREAS, The Crystal City movement marked a significant |
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turning point for Mexican Americans, and it is indeed fitting to |
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recognize those who took part and all those who have been inspired |
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to continue to work toward a more just and equal society; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby recognize the "First Annual |
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Commemoration of Our Chicano Legacy" and extend to the event |
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organizers and participants sincere best wishes for a memorable and |
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meaningful observance; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the coordinating committee as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Alonzo |
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King of Zavala |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 180 was adopted by the House on June |
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24, 2013, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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