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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Nueces County Public Libraries are joining with |
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other libraries and organizations throughout the country in April |
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2019 to recognize El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros; and |
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WHEREAS, Observed annually, El Día de los Niños/El Día de los |
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Libros was founded by children's book author Pat Mora in 1997; the |
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initiative, which was inspired by the Mexican tradition known as El |
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Día del Niño, emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of |
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all backgrounds and celebrates the diversity of cultures and |
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languages in our communities; and |
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WHEREAS, This year, the Nueces County Public Libraries are |
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hosting an event featuring book giveaways and live performances at |
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the Keach Family Library on April 27 and a second celebration with |
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crafts and face painting at the Bishop Branch Library on April 30; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, For 22 years, El Día de los Niños/El Día de los |
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Libros has made a positive difference in the lives of countless |
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young Texans by fostering a greater love for learning, and the |
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Nueces County Public Libraries are indeed worthy of recognition for |
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their participation in this event; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend the Nueces County Public Libraries on |
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their observance of El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros in |
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April 2019 and extend to all those involved sincere best wishes for |
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a successful celebration; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Nueces County Public Libraries as an expression of |
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high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Herrero |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1892 was adopted by the House on May |
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24, 2019, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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