SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 343
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	join citizens across the state in celebrating September 30, 2017,
	as Czech Heritage Day in Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Many people in Texas trace their roots to the
	Czech Republic; once known as Bohemia, the Czech Republic is home
	to a proud people who have fought valiantly through the years to
	preserve their culture and values; and
	WHEREAS, Texas has more people of Czech descent than any
	other state in the union, and there are a number of these citizens
	who continue to speak the distinctive Texas Czech dialect; and
	WHEREAS, Texans of Czech descent take great pleasure in
	sharing their culture with their fellow Texans at such events as
	the Kolache Fest in Halletsville; it is truly fitting that a day
	be set aside to celebrate their heritage and many achievements;
	now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby commend the Texans of Czech ancestry for
	their many contributions to our state and extend to all best
	wishes for a memorable Czech Heritage Day; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
	honor of this special occasion.
	Kolkhorst
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on March 1, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate