H.R. No. 408
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Bangladeshi Day is taking place at the State Capitol
on April 10, 2025, providing a welcome opportunity to honor the
history and achievements of the people of Bangladesh, as well as the
thousands of Bangladeshi Americans who make their homes in Texas;
and
WHEREAS, Located in the delta of the Ganges and Brahmaputra
Rivers in the northeastern part of the Indian subcontinent, the
area that now makes up Bangladesh was part of the province of Bengal
during the era of British colonial rule on the Indian subcontinent,
from the mid-18th to mid-20th centuries; the region became part of
Pakistan following the partition of India in 1947; and
WHEREAS, In 1971, Bangladesh gained its independence, and its
capital was established at Dhaka; over the past half century, the
country's economy has become one of the fastest growing in the
world; new developments in agricultural practices have increased
production of rice, jute, tea, and other products; moreover, the
garment industry is integral to national commerce, employing
millions of people; while Bangladesh continues to grapple with many
of the challenges common to the developing world, expanded access
to health care, social services, and education have improved the
well-being of its population in recent decades; and
WHEREAS, Emigrants from Bangladesh have made contributions
to countries around the globe, and more than 235,000 Bangladeshi
Americans reside in the United States; Texas is home to over 13,000
individuals of Bangladeshi heritage, with a particularly large
community living in the Dallas-Fort Worth area; and
WHEREAS, Bangladeshi Americans have greatly contributed to
the vibrancy of the Lone Star State, and they are indeed deserving
of recognition for their rich heritage and impressive record of
accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize April 10, 2025, as Bangladeshi Day at
the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting
delegation.
Bhojani
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 408 was adopted by the House on March
13, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House