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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, April 2, 2023, marks the celebration of Palm Sunday, |
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the first day of the Christian Holy Week; and |
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WHEREAS, Palm Sunday, which falls on the last Sunday in Lent |
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and the Sunday before Easter, commemorates the triumphant return of |
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Jesus Christ to Jerusalem; according to the scriptures, Jesus rode |
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into the city on a donkey and was greeted by a crowd of followers, |
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who laid their coats and palm branches on the ground to symbolically |
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recognize him as their king and messiah; and |
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WHEREAS, In many churches, the day is celebrated with the |
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blessing and procession of palms, a ceremony that dates back to the |
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end of the fourth century in Jerusalem; also called Passion Sunday, |
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the holiday frequently features an account of the Passion of |
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Christ; some traditions also include using the palms as |
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sacramentals and burning them to serve as the ashes for the next |
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year's Ash Wednesday celebration; and |
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WHEREAS, Observed for more than 1,600 years, Palm Sunday |
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commences the most sacred week in the Christian calendar and |
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heralds the coming of Easter, and it is a pleasure to recognize all |
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those across the Lone Star State who are celebrating this special |
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holiday; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate Palm Sunday 2023. |
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Slaton |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 679 was adopted by the House on April |
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5, 2023, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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