SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 629
WHEREAS, A number of elected officials, professional
athletes, and other public figures are gathering in Austin to
celebrate Texas Bow Tie Day at the State Capitol, and in so doing,
they are supporting a worthy cause; and
WHEREAS, This notable occasion highlights the positive
impact of bipartisan collaboration while raising funds to help
children with special needs; Texas Bow Tie Day is sponsored by
Senator Eddie Lucio, Commissioner Michael Williams of the Texas
Education Agency, and Commissioner Rolando Pablos of the Public
Utility Commission of Texas; and
WHEREAS, The benefit traces its roots to a Wednesday two
decades ago, when Senator Lucio was complimented on the bow tie
he was wearing by Senator Florence Shapiro; thereafter, Senator
Lucio has observed "Bow Tie Wednesday" each week during session,
and his fondness for this distinctive accessory has evolved into
an annual charitable event; and
WHEREAS, Proceeds from Texas Bow Tie Day 2013 are being
donated to Maggie's Hope, which provides financial assistance to
families of children with autism and Down syndrome; among the
individuals participating in the fund-raising initiative are
Representative Eddie Lucio III, Representative Larry Gonzales,
retired NFL quarterback Jeff Blake, former Longhorn baseball
player and World Series champion Greg Swindell, retired San
Antonio Spurs forward Bruce Bowen, and fashion designer Ross
Bennett; and
WHEREAS, To commemorate the collaborative theme of the
day, a special tie has been designed by the Ross Bennett
Collection; the purple tie designed for Texas Bow Tie Day
symbolically combines the red and blue colors associated with the
nation's major political parties to signify bipartisanship; and
WHEREAS, Texas Bow Tie Day celebrates the importance of
collaboration and cooperation in service of the greater good, and
this worthwhile endeavor is indeed deserving of recognition;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby recognize Texas Bow Tie Day at the State
Capitol and extend sincere best wishes to all those who are
participating for great success with this significant event.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 10, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate