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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 128
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join the League of United Latin American Citizens District |
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XVIII in celebrating February 15 through 21, 2015, as National |
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LULAC Week; and |
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WHEREAS, The League of United Latin American Citizens was |
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founded February 17, 1929, in Corpus Christi; it is the nation's |
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oldest and largest Hispanic civil rights and service |
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organization; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of its 86-year history, the league |
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has established an enviable record of delivering programs that |
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have had a significant influence in the areas of education, |
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voting and civil rights, workforce development, health |
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awareness, and community involvement; and |
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WHEREAS, Across the nation, the league's members have been |
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remarkably successful in advancing the economic condition, |
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educational attainment, and political influence of the Hispanic |
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population in the United States; and |
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WHEREAS, From humanitarian relief for immigrants to |
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increased opportunities for young people to a comprehensive |
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legislative platform that continues to promote equal justice for |
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all, the League of United Latin American Citizens has had a |
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profound impact on the fabric of life in this country, and it is |
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truly worthy of special recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the League of United Latin American |
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Citizens on 86 years of exceptional service to the community and |
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extend to the members of District XVIII best wishes for a |
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memorable National LULAC Week; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the district as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Garcia |
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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 February 9, 2015. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |