85R24311 KSM-D
By: Oliverson, Raymond H.C.R. No. 75
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Most major electronic messaging applications
provide a number of flag emojis, including that of the Republic of
Chile, but the official flag of Texas, also known as the Lone Star
Flag, is not included in the selection; and
WHEREAS, All too often, the Chilean flag emoji is used as a
substitute for the Lone Star Flag in text messaging and on social
media platforms; the Chilean flag proudly represents its country
but, despite its similarity to the Texas flag, it does not represent
the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, The colors of the Chilean flag depict sky, snow, and
blood spilled while fighting for freedom, but the blue, white, and
red of the Lone Star Flag stand for the Texan values of loyalty,
purity, and bravery; and
WHEREAS, The single star of the Chilean flag, positioned in a
blue canton, has been seen by some as a guide to progress and honor,
while others have interpreted it to symbolize the powers of Chile's
government; and
WHEREAS, The independent Lone Star of Texas, situated in a
blue left panel, represents all of Texas and stands for our unity as
one for God, State, and Country, according to Section 3100.152(d),
Government Code; additionally, the five points of the Lone Star
have been said to represent the characteristics of a good Texas
citizen: fortitude, loyalty, righteousness, prudence, and
broadmindedness; and
WHEREAS, The third flag adopted by the Republic of Texas, the
Lone Star Flag has a grand history, and just as our flag could never
fully embody the country of Chile, neither can the Chilean flag
inspire feelings of pride and passion in the heart of a true Texan;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 85th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby reject the notion that the Chilean flag, although it is a
nice flag, can in any way compare to or be substituted for the
official state flag of Texas and urge all Texans not to use the
Republic of Chile flag emoji in digital forums when referring to the
Lone Star Flag of the great State of Texas.