SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 829
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Texas chapter of the League of United Latin
American Citizens on the occasion of the organization's 90th
anniversary, which is being celebrated May 30 through June 2,
2019, at the Texas LULAC 90th State Convention and Expo; and
WHEREAS, LULAC was founded in 1929, and the organization
has been a leader in the field of civil rights for 90 years; it
has championed the ideals of respect for human dignity and equal
access to education, health care, and housing and has worked to
resolve issues related to immigration, the judicial system, and
voting rights; it is the largest and oldest civil rights
organization in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, LULAC has also worked to create
a common vision that will unite people from all demographic
groups and walks of life; the group has been a leader in building
coalitions with a wide range of organizations to help the nation
live up to its founding principles and ideals; and
WHEREAS, For 90 years, Texas LULAC has been a steadfast
defender of civil rights and an untiring advocate for economic
opportunity and human dignity; state director Lupe Torres has
played a vital role in the organization's achievements, and her
lifetime of service to others has contributed greatly to her
outstanding leadership of Texas LULAC for the past three years;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend the members and leadership of the
Texas chapter of the League of United Latin American Citizens on
their commitment to the common good and recognize June 1, 2019,
as Texas LULAC Day; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
this exemplary organization as an expression of high regard from
the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 24, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate