H.R. No. 2568
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, April 1, 2018, marks the celebration of Easter,
which is considered the most holy day of the year in the Christian
faith; and
WHEREAS, Known also as Resurrection Day, Easter is a time
when people around the globe recognize the day that Jesus Christ of
Nazareth rose from the grave and reflect with joy on the gospel's
enduring message of rebirth; and
WHEREAS, In the weeks before the sacred event, many
Christians observe a 40-day period of fasting and prayer, known as
Lent; Holy Week then commemorates Christ's final days on earth and
crucifixion by Roman authorities, remembered solemnly on Good
Friday and followed by Easter Sunday; and
WHEREAS, Many families and loved ones gather together during
this special time to worship and to express gratitude for the
miracle of Christ's ascension; the festivities symbolize new life
and hope for the future, themes that parallel spring, the season in
which the holiday falls; and
WHEREAS, Observed for more than 2,000 years, the Easter
holiday ushers in a period of joy and renewal, signifying one of the
fundamental pillars of faith for the Christian community, the
resurrection of Christ; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate Easter 2018.
Price
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2568 was adopted by the House on May
28, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House