H.R. No. 1217
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Nueces County Public Libraries are joining with
other libraries and organizations throughout the country in April
2017 to recognize El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros; and
WHEREAS, Observed annually on April 30, El Día de los
Niños/El Día de los Libros was founded by children's book author Pat
Mora in 1997; the initiative, which was inspired by the Mexican
tradition known as El Día del Niño, emphasizes the importance of
literacy for children of all backgrounds and celebrates the
diversity of cultures and languages in our communities; and
WHEREAS, This year, the Nueces County Public Libraries are
hosting a three-day event at the Keach Family Library from April 25
through April 27, featuring book giveaways and live performances,
and the Bishop Branch Library will be holding a celebration on April
22 at the Bishop Senior Community Center; and
WHEREAS, For two decades, El Día de los Niños/El Día de los
Libros has made a positive difference in the lives of countless
young Texans by fostering a greater love for learning, and the
Nueces County Public Libraries are indeed worthy of recognition for
their participation in this event; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby commend the Nueces County Public Libraries on
their observance of El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros in
April 2017 and extend to all those involved sincere best wishes for
a successful celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Nueces County Public Libraries as an expression of
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1217 was adopted by the House on April
13, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House