SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 343

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join citizens across the state in celebrating September 30, 2017, as Czech Heritage Day in Texas; and

WHEREAS, Many people in Texas trace their roots to the Czech Republic; once known as Bohemia, the Czech Republic is home to a proud people who have fought valiantly through the years to preserve their culture and values; and

WHEREAS, Texas has more people of Czech descent than any other state in the union, and there are a number of these citizens who continue to speak the distinctive Texas Czech dialect; and

WHEREAS, Texans of Czech descent take great pleasure in sharing their culture with their fellow Texans at such events as the Kolache Fest in Halletsville; it is truly fitting that a day be set aside to celebrate their heritage and many achievements; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby commend the Texans of Czech ancestry for their many contributions to our state and extend to all best wishes for a memorable Czech Heritage Day; and, be it further

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

Kolkhorst

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 1, 2017.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate