SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 758
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
designate Wednesday, April 13, 2011, as Texas Bow Tie Day at the
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Texas Bow Tie Day at the Capitol is a joint effort
organized to highlight the benefits of bipartisan collaboration
while raising funds for cancer research and survivorship;
sponsored by Senator Eddie Lucio and Railroad Commissioner
Michael Williams, this exceptional occasion serves as a model of
bipartisan cooperation for a worthy cause; and
WHEREAS, Wednesday has long been a day associated with bow
ties in the halls of the Capitol, and Senator Lucio has played a
leading role in furthering this tradition of sartorial elegance
for almost two decades; and
WHEREAS, To commemorate the collaborative theme of this
event, a special bow tie has been designed by Bow Ties for a
Cause, a charity founded by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Dhani
Jones, who has also become known for wearing bow ties since he
first wore one on the advice of, and in honor of, his friend,
Kunta Littlejohn, who was fighting to recover from cancer; and
WHEREAS, The tie for Texas Bow Tie Day was designed to
symbolically combine red and blue, the colors representing each
side of the political spectrum, to create a purple bow tie that
signifies cooperation and bipartisanship; and
WHEREAS, It is truly fitting that a day be set aside at the
Capitol to acknowledge the importance of collaboration and
cooperation in service of the greater good; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Senator Lucio and Railroad
Commissioner Williams on their commitment to seeking common
ground and extend best wishes to all those involved for a
successful and memorable Texas Bow Tie Day at the Capitol; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special day.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 13, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate