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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, March 25, 2013, marks an important date in the lives |
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of Greek residents of Texas and beyond, as it commemorates the 192nd |
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anniversary of Greek Independence Day; and |
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WHEREAS, On March 25, 1821, the brave men and women of Greece |
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began their struggle for liberty against the Ottoman Empire, and in |
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January 1822 the rebels declared their nation's independence; and |
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WHEREAS, Both American and Greek cultures value faith, |
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community, civic engagement, and a democratic form of government; |
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our nations have long opposed tyrannical regimes that emphasize |
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military might and dominance over the well-being and rights of |
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people, and we share a willingness to make tremendous sacrifices in |
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order to advance the causes of freedom, equality, and human |
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dignity; and |
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WHEREAS, In forming our democratic framework, America's |
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founders derived inspiration from the principles of democracy and |
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liberty forged in Greece, and citizens of Texas built on those same |
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ideals when they formed a government after achieving independence |
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from Mexico in 1836; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, we join with all those who cherish freedom |
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and self-determination to recognize this historic date and to |
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reaffirm the democratic vision that gave birth to our two great |
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nations; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize Greek Independence Day on March 25, |
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2013, and honor the important contributions made by Greek Americans |
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on this significant occasion. |
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Bonnen of Brazoria |
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Straus |
M. Gonzalez of El Paso |
Oliveira |
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Allen |
N. Gonzalez of El Paso |
Orr |
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Anderson |
Gutierrez |
Patrick |
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Aycock |
Harper-Brown |
Perry |
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Bell |
Hernandez Luna |
Phillips |
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Bonnen of Brazoria |
Hilderbran |
Pitts |
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Bonnen of Galveston |
Howard |
Price |
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Capriglione |
Keffer |
Rodriguez of Bexar |
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Carter |
King of Hemphill |
Rodriguez of Travis |
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Clardy |
King of Parker |
Rose |
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Coleman |
King of Taylor |
Sanford |
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Collier |
King of Zavala |
Schaefer |
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Cortez |
Klick |
Sheffield of Bell |
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Craddick |
Kolkhorst |
Sheffield of Coryell |
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Crownover |
Kuempel |
Simpson |
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Davis of Dallas |
Lavender |
Springer |
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J. Davis of Harris |
Leach |
Stephenson |
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S. Davis of Harris |
Lewis |
Stickland |
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Dutton |
Lucio III |
Thompson of Brazoria |
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Eiland |
Marquez |
Thompson of Harris |
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Fallon |
Martinez Fischer |
Turner of Collin |
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Farias |
McClendon |
Turner of Harris |
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Farney |
Menendez |
Turner of Tarrant |
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Fletcher |
Miller of Comal |
Villarreal |
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Flynn |
Miller of Fort Bend |
Vo |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1003 was adopted by the House on March |
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25, 2013, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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