Bill Text: TX HCR124 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Introduced

Texas House Concurrent Resolution 124 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Designating September 15 to October 15 as Latino Texan Month for a 10-year period beginning in 2011.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2011-05-20 - Received from the House [HCR124 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-HCR124-Introduced.html

	82R13282 JH-D

	By: Torres	H.C.R. No. 124



	CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, Throughout its history, from its earliest days as a
	Spanish colony to the most recent events of today, Texas has
	benefited enormously from the contributions of Latino residents;
	and
	WHEREAS, Individuals of Hispanic descent have excelled in all
	sectors of our society and economy, helping to build Texas into a
	productive state that is focused on the future; and
	WHEREAS, Texans who trace their heritage to Mexico, Central
	and South America, the Caribbean, and Spain have created a cultural
	legacy that has influenced our way of life in innumerable ways and
	greatly enriched the distinctive music, arts, food, and traditions
	that are associated with the Lone Star State; and
	WHEREAS, Adherence to the time-honored values of hard work
	and sacrifice and belief in the importance of family and faith are
	widespread among Latinos in our state and have strengthened the
	unifying identity that binds all Texans; moreover, members of the
	Hispanic community have distinguished themselves in a willingness
	to take up arms for our nation, valiantly stepping forward time and
	again through the decades; in so doing, these courageous men and
	women have defended their fellow citizens and upheld the principles
	of equality and liberty; and
	WHEREAS, In 1968, Congress authorized the president to issue
	an annual proclamation in honor of Latino citizens, and two decades
	later the 100th Congress passed a law designating National Hispanic
	Heritage Month, a 31-day period that begins on September 15 and ends
	on October 15 each year; and
	WHEREAS, Hispanic Heritage Month is widely celebrated by
	people throughout our state, and in light of the immense
	contributions that individuals of Latino descent have made to
	Texas, it is indeed appropriate that this observance receive formal
	state recognition; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas
	hereby designate September 15 to October 15 as Latino Texan Month;
	and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That in accordance with the provisions of Section
	391.004(d), Government Code, the designation expires on the 10th
	anniversary of the date this resolution is passed by the
	legislature.