Bill Text: TX HR89 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 89 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Commemorating the seventh anniversary of the Dallas Mega March for American Values and Justice on April 9, 2013.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2013-02-20 - Reported enrolled [HR89 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR89-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 89



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, April 9, 2013, will mark the seventh 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 seventh anniversary of the
	Dallas Mega March for American Values and Justice on April 9, 2013,
	and pay tribute to all those who planned and took part in that
	historic event.

	Alonzo

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 89 was adopted by the House on
	February 18, 2013, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House