81R5343 BGU-D
By: Alonzo H.R. No. 304
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, April 9, 2009, marks the third 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 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the third anniversary of the Dallas
Mega March for American Values and Justice on April 9, 2009, and pay
tribute to all those who planned and took part in that historic
event.