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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, LGBTQIA+ students demonstrated remarkable courage |
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and initiative by testifying at the Texas State Capitol on behalf of |
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the rights of the LGBTQIA+ communities during the 2021 legislative |
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sessions; and |
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WHEREAS, Traveling to Austin from across the Lone Star State, |
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these outstanding young Texans appeared before House and Senate |
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committees and spoke with admirable passion and eloquence on urgent |
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legislative matters of great import to the LGBTQIA+ communities, |
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and their testimony ensured that the voices of LGBTQIA+ young |
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people will not be silenced; and |
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WHEREAS, The students who testified included Charlie, |
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Kayden, Sunny, Clara, Ben, Indigo, Libby, Laur, Landon, Grayson, |
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Kai, Maya, Eli, and Adelyn; and |
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WHEREAS, Each of these young LGBTQIA+ leaders has helped |
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further inclusion and equality in the Lone Star State, and they may |
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indeed take pride in knowing that their bravery, commitment, and |
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determination are an inspiration to all Texans; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend the LGBTQIA+ young |
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people who testified before the Texas Legislature in 2021 and |
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extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the students as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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González of Dallas |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 276 was adopted by the House on |
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October 18, 2021, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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