By: Slaton H.R. No. 965
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, April 9, 2023, 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,
the only begotten Son of God, rose from the grave and reflect with
joy on the gospel's enduring message of hope in the resurrection;
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 before His
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 resurrection; the festivities symbolize new
life, hope for the future, salvation for all mankind, and hope in
the resurrection at the final judgement; and
WHEREAS, Observed for nearly 2,000 years, the Easter holiday
ushers in the Easter season, a period of joy and renewal, signifying
one of the fundamental pillars of faith for the Christian
community, the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate Easter 2023.