89R27037 KRT-F By: Patterson H.R. No. 1017 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, People around the globe are gathering on April 20, 2025, to celebrate Easter, a holy day of great meaning in the Christian faith; and WHEREAS, Easter commemorates the day that Jesus Christ of Nazareth was raised from the dead after being crucified on Calvary; Christians everywhere reflect on the gospel's enduring message of rebirth, living hope, and eternal life; and WHEREAS, In the weeks before the sacred event, many observe a 40-day period of fasting and prayer known as Lent; Holy Week then commemorates Christ's final days on earth; his crucifixion is remembered solemnly on Good Friday followed by the triumphant celebration of his resurrection on Easter Sunday; and WHEREAS, Families and loved ones come 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 Easter falls; and WHEREAS, Observed for over two millennia, Easter ushers in a period of joy and renewal, signifying one of the most fundamental pillars of faith for the Christian community, the resurrection of Christ; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate Easter 2025.