H.R. No. 72
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Members of the Mexican American Democrats of Texas
  have long worked to advance causes important to the state's large
  Hispanic population, and their groundbreaking efforts have helped
  to ensure that the voices of all our citizens are heard and
  respected; and
         WHEREAS, Under the capable leadership of its presidents
  through the years, the Mexican American Democrats of Texas has
  successfully increased the representation of Hispanic Texans at the
  local, state, and national levels and will undoubtedly continue
  this proud tradition throughout the years to come; and
         WHEREAS, Following in the footsteps of such groups as La Raza
  Unida and the Southwest Voter Registration Project, members of the
  Mexican American Democrats of Texas have employed grassroots
  methods to reach the largest audience possible; by actively
  soliciting their constituents' opinions and faithfully
  representing their concerns, they have demonstrated the truest
  ideals of the democratic process; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
  Legislature hereby honor the 2017 president and all former
  presidents of the Mexican American Democrats of Texas and commend
  the organization for its achievements; and, be it further
         
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the Mexican American Democrats of Texas as an
  expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Alonzo
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 72 was adopted by the House on
  February 23, 2017, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House