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| 4 | 5 | | R E S O L U T I O N |
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| 5 | 6 | | WHEREAS, April 1, 2018, marks the celebration of Easter, |
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| 6 | 7 | | which is considered the most holy day of the year in the Christian |
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| 7 | 8 | | faith; and |
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| 8 | 9 | | WHEREAS, Known also as Resurrection Day, Easter is a time |
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| 9 | 10 | | when people around the globe recognize the day that Jesus Christ of |
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| 10 | 11 | | Nazareth rose from the grave and reflect with joy on the gospel's |
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| 11 | 12 | | enduring message of rebirth; and |
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| 12 | 13 | | WHEREAS, In the weeks before the sacred event, many |
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| 13 | 14 | | Christians observe a 40-day period of fasting and prayer, known as |
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| 14 | 15 | | Lent; Holy Week then commemorates Christ's final days on earth and |
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| 15 | 16 | | crucifixion by Roman authorities, remembered solemnly on Good |
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| 16 | 17 | | Friday and followed by Easter Sunday; and |
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| 17 | 18 | | WHEREAS, Many families and loved ones gather together during |
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| 18 | 19 | | this special time to worship and to express gratitude for the |
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| 19 | 20 | | miracle of Christ's ascension; the festivities symbolize new life |
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| 20 | 21 | | and hope for the future, themes that parallel spring, the season in |
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| 21 | 22 | | which the holiday falls; and |
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| 22 | 23 | | WHEREAS, Observed for more than 2,000 years, the Easter |
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| 23 | 24 | | holiday ushers in a period of joy and renewal, signifying one of the |
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| 24 | 25 | | fundamental pillars of faith for the Christian community, the |
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| 25 | 26 | | resurrection of Christ; now, therefore, be it |
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| 26 | 27 | | RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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| 27 | 28 | | Legislature hereby commemorate Easter 2018. |
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