88R21076 CJM-D
By: Campos H.R. No. 928
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of Bexar County SD19 Tejano Democrats and
Bexar United Tejano Democrats SD26 are gathering in Austin on
April 6, 2023, for Tejano Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Tejanos, Texans of Spanish, Mexican, African, and
indigenous descent, have played a fundamental role in the history
of the Lone Star State; the observance of Tejano Day on April 6 pays
tribute to that date in 1813 when Tejanos became the first residents
to declare for an independent Texas; at the Battle of Medina that
same year, many gave their lives in a bloody engagement with a
Spanish royalist army that remains the deadliest clash in the
history of Texas; countless others went on to risk their lives and
livelihood during the Texas Revolution; and
WHEREAS, Tejano men and women have long been champions of
social and political progress; devoted to the ideals of liberty and
equality, numerous Tejanos were early and powerful advocates for
free speech, freedom of the press, and public education in Texas;
and
WHEREAS, Continuing this tradition of civic and political
engagement, Tejano Democrats work to ensure representation of
Hispanics at all levels and in all activities of the Democratic
Party; these dedicated individuals help screen, select, and endorse
candidates, take public stands on issues, and propose, support,
and, when necessary, oppose legislation affecting the Hispanic
community; and
WHEREAS, Committed to fostering a more inclusive and
effective Texas Democratic Party, Tejano Democrats are making a
lasting, positive impact in their communities, and they may take
justifiable pride in their outstanding record of achievement; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Bexar County SD19 Tejano Democrats and
Bexar United Tejano Democrats SD26 on the occasion of Tejano Day at
the State Capitol and pay tribute to the important contributions
that Tejanos have made to our state over the last three centuries;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
for Bexar County SD19 Tejano Democrats and Bexar United Tejano
Democrats SD26 as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of
Representatives.