Bill Text: TX HR114 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commemorating Arlington's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Advancing the Dream celebration.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-10-19 - Reported enrolled [HR114 Detail]
Download: Texas-2021-HR114-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 114 |
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WHEREAS, Each January, residents of Arlington gather to pay | ||
tribute to the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. | ||
at the city's Advancing the Dream celebration; and | ||
WHEREAS, Coordinated by the Arlington Martin Luther King, Jr. | ||
Celebration Committee, the four-day-long event is one of the | ||
largest celebrations of its kind in the State of Texas; for more | ||
than 30 years, it has brought together area residents to reflect on | ||
the enduring influence of America's foremost civil rights icon, | ||
while affirming their commitment to carrying forward his legacy by | ||
creating lasting change in their community; and | ||
WHEREAS, The event features a presentation of scholarships to | ||
essay and art contest winners, as well as a step show that includes | ||
drum lines from local school marching bands, spoken word | ||
performances, and an ecumenical service; on the final day, | ||
attendees are encouraged to participate in the MLK Day of Service by | ||
taking part in volunteer projects; and | ||
WHEREAS, Since its inception, the Advancing the Dream | ||
celebration has provided Arlington residents with the opportunity | ||
to memorialize Dr. King and to rededicate themselves to the ideals | ||
of peace, freedom, and equality that he championed; now, therefore, | ||
be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas | ||
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commemorate Arlington's | ||
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Advancing the Dream celebration and | ||
extend to the organizers and participants sincere best wishes for a | ||
meaningful and memorable event; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
prepared for the Arlington Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration | ||
Committee as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of | ||
Representatives. | ||
Turner of Tarrant | ||
______________________________ | ||
Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 114 was adopted by the House on | ||
October 14, 2021, by a non-record vote. | ||
______________________________ | ||
Chief Clerk of the House | ||