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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, April 21, 2019, marks the joyful occasion of Easter, |
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a holy day of great meaning to countless Americans; and |
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WHEREAS, Easter is the most sacred celebration in the |
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Christian faith, a time when people across the world join together |
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to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ of Nazareth and the |
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gospel's resonant messages of hope, redemption, and eternal love; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Observed on the Sunday following the first full moon |
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of the March equinox, Easter is the culmination of Lent, a 40-day |
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period of fasting and prayer, and the final day of Holy Week; the |
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week recounts Christ's last days on earth and crucifixion at the |
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hands of Roman authorities, an event that is remembered with solemn |
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reverence during Good Friday; and |
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WHEREAS, For many Christians, Easter is a time to reflect on |
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the miracle of Christ's resurrection, to worship, and to gather |
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with family and friends; many of Easter's venerable traditions |
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have, over the centuries, become woven into our way of life; |
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although these customs may vary, rebirth and renewal manifest as |
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common themes, providing symbolic reference to Christ's ascension |
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and the promise that--as the new growth of spring arises from the |
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dormancy of winter--so too will hope triumph over despair; and |
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WHEREAS, The teachings of Christ have inspired people |
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throughout the ages to strive for a better world and a more |
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meaningful life; as it has been for two millennia, the unchanging |
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message of salvation contained in the Easter story is a strong |
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source of comfort and joy for many; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate Easter 2019. |
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Price |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1071 was adopted by the House on April |
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18, 2019, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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