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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 7
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join the citizens of Corpus Christi and Texans across the state |
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in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the H. Boyd Hall Branch |
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of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored |
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People; and |
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WHEREAS, The H. Boyd Hall Branch of the NAACP held its |
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first meeting on February 7, 1919; its original 56 members |
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demonstrated great courage and determination by establishing the |
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organization at a time of widespread discrimination and violence |
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against African Americans; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its founding, the branch has played a vital |
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role in changing the landscape of the Coastal Bend by working to |
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raise awareness of the importance of civil rights issues and to |
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bring opportunities to the disenfranchised and underserved |
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people of the community; and |
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WHEREAS, The branch has organized countless Juneteenth |
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events and health fairs, and it has brought together people from |
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all walks of life to celebrate the many achievements of |
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; members of the branch have worked in |
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partnership with other civil rights organizations to foster |
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progress and diversity in the community; and |
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WHEREAS, The H. Boyd Hall Branch of the NAACP has been |
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instrumental in raising awareness of the importance of equality |
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and social justice, and it is truly fitting that it receive |
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special recognition as it reaches this milestone in its history; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the H. Boyd Hall Branch of the NAACP |
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on its commitment to civil rights and longtime service to the |
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community and extend to its members best wishes for a memorable |
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100th anniversary celebration; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the branch as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Hinojosa |
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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 January 16, 2019. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |