By: Slaton H.R. No. 965
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, April 9, 2023, marks the celebration of Easter,
  which is considered the most holy day of the year in the Christian
  faith; and
         WHEREAS, Known also as Resurrection Day, Easter is a time
  when people around the globe recognize the day that Jesus Christ,
  the only begotten Son of God, rose from the grave and reflect with
  joy on the gospel's enduring message of hope in the resurrection;
  and
         WHEREAS, In the weeks before the sacred event, many
  Christians observe a 40-day period of fasting and prayer, known as
  Lent; Holy Week then commemorates Christ's final days before His
  crucifixion by Roman authorities, remembered solemnly on Good
  Friday and followed by Easter Sunday; and
         WHEREAS, Many families and loved ones gather together during
  this special time to worship and to express gratitude for the
  miracle of Christ's resurrection; the festivities symbolize new
  life, hope for the future, salvation for all mankind, and hope in
  the resurrection at the final judgement; and
         WHEREAS, Observed for nearly 2,000 years, the Easter holiday
  ushers in the Easter season, a period of joy and renewal, signifying
  one of the fundamental pillars of faith for the Christian
  community, the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ; now, therefore,
  be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby commemorate Easter 2023.