SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1026
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Antonio Orendain for his many contributions to the
struggle for civil rights and farm workers' rights in our state;
and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to obtaining basic rights for farm
workers, Mr. Orendain played an important role in the founding of
the United Farm Workers of America; he arrived in the Rio Grande
Valley in 1966, where he worked tirelessly to improve the lot of
farm workers in the state; he went on to found the Texas Farm
Workers Union in 1975; and
WHEREAS, In 1977, Mr. Orendain organized and led a march
from San Juan to the State Capitol in Austin to protest working
conditions and wages for farm workers in the Rio Grande Valley;
from there, he led his marchers to Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, resolve, and determination, Mr.
Orendain is truly deserving of recognition for his many
contributions to the working men and women of Texas; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Antonio Orendain on his commitment
to improving the lives of farm workers; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 26, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate