Bill Text: TX SR10 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 10 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Joining the citizens of San Antonio as they honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2013-01-15 - Reported enrolled [SR10 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-SR10-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 10
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	join the citizens of San Antonio in honoring the life, struggles,
	and great accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of
	the nation's greatest civil rights leaders, on the occasion of
	the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Wreath-Laying
	Ceremony, which is being held January 20, 2013; and

	WHEREAS, The ceremony is taking place in King Plaza,
	located at the intersection of North New Braunfels Avenue and
	East Houston Street; during this event, citizens of all races and
	religions come together and lay wreaths in front of the statue of
	Dr. King to celebrate his legacy; and

	WHEREAS, Dr. King dedicated his life to achieving
	nonviolent social change, and he maintained that it is far better
	to love than to hate, that one should seek justice rather than
	revenge, and that one should refrain from acts of violence
	against any person, group, race, or religion; and

	WHEREAS, The San Antonio Martin Luther King, Jr.
	Commission and other organizations holding commemorative
	functions are to be commended for their dedication to the memory
	of Dr. King; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
	Legislature, hereby join the citizens of San Antonio as they
	honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with a
	wreath-laying ceremony and commend them on their commitment to


	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	the City of San Antonio in honor of this special day.

	Uresti



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on January 15, 2013.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate