Bill Text: TX HR88 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commemorating the eighth anniversary of the Dallas Mega March for American Values and Justice on April 9, 2014.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-02-20 - Reported enrolled [HR88 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-HR88-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 88 |
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WHEREAS, April 9, 2014, will mark the eighth anniversary of | ||
the Dallas Mega March for American Values and Justice; and | ||
WHEREAS, The largest public protest in the city's history, | ||
the Mega March drew between 350,000 and 500,000 participants who | ||
joined together in support of immigration reform; and | ||
WHEREAS, This powerful but peaceful gathering was sponsored | ||
by LULAC and a coalition of Dallas-area groups, and it was attended | ||
by throngs of people who trod the mile-long parade route in the | ||
city's downtown; wearing white and carrying signs and American | ||
flags, marchers highlighted the positive economic impact that | ||
immigrants have on the U.S. economy and promoted changes that would | ||
allow foreign workers an easier means of gaining legal status and | ||
citizenship; and | ||
WHEREAS, Taking place at a crucial time in the nation's | ||
history, the Dallas event was part of a series of rallies that | ||
occurred across the country as federal lawmakers considered | ||
immigration reform; and | ||
WHEREAS, The Mega March offered further proof that concerned | ||
Texans, Hispanics and non-Hispanics alike, were committed to | ||
voicing their opinions in the immigration debate; that spirit of | ||
civic involvement remains strong, and it continues to influence | ||
ongoing discussions about a range of important issues, thereby | ||
strengthening the vital traditions of free speech and political | ||
activism in the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas | ||
Legislature hereby commemorate the eighth anniversary of the Dallas | ||
Mega March for American Values and Justice on April 9, 2014, and pay | ||
tribute to all those who planned and took part in that historic | ||
event. | ||
Alonzo | ||
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Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 88 was adopted by the House on | ||
February 18, 2013, by a non-record vote. | ||
______________________________ | ||
Chief Clerk of the House | ||