SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 49
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
welcome Dr. William Soto Santiago and Mr. Leon Horn to the State
Capitol for a special Traces to Remember ceremony on January 26,
2015; and
WHEREAS, Traces to Remember is an initiative dedicated to
preserving the testimony of Holocaust survivors as a way to
prevent the recurrence of one of the most horrific chapters in
world history; and
WHEREAS, The event at the Capitol is sponsored by the
Global Embassy of Activists for Peace under the leadership of Dr.
William Soto Santiago, who has devoted his life to creating a
more just, tolerant, and inclusive society; and
WHEREAS, The Capitol ceremony will feature the testimony
of Holocaust survivor Leon Horn and the presentation of the
nation's first Traces to Remember commemorative plaque, a bronze
Star of David with the handprints of a Holocaust survivor, his
son, and his grandson; and
WHEREAS, Traces to Remember has played a vital role in
promoting respect for human dignity and in preserving the history
of the men and women who suffered under the totalitarian rule of
the Nazi regime; it is truly fitting that this exceptional
program receive special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend the Traces to Remember project on its
efforts to ensure that the horrors of the Holocaust are not
forgotten and extend to all participants best wishes for a
memorable ceremony at the Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special event.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 26, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate