Bill Text: TX SR84 | 2023 | 88th Legislature 4th Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing the Albanian American Cultural Center for their contributions to the State.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-12-05 - Reported enrolled [SR84 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-SR84-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
| recognize the Albanian American Cultural Center and the members of | ||
| the Albanian American community of Texas in honor of their many | ||
| contributions to the Lone Star State, which were celebrated on | ||
| November 28, 2023; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The Albanian American Cultural Center was | ||
| established in 1985 and registered as a nonprofit organization in | ||
| 1996, and for the last three decades it has played an | ||
| instrumental role in shaping the cultural and societal fabric of | ||
| our great state; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Before the center's founding, pioneering | ||
| businessmen and public servants hailing from such regions as | ||
| Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Montenegro laid the groundwork for a | ||
| thriving Albanian American community in Texas, and their early | ||
| endeavors set the stage for the establishment of the center and its | ||
| subsequent expansion of services and community initiatives; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The fall of communism in Albania in the 1990s and | ||
| the devastating war that followed brought forth a wave of valiant | ||
| newcomers who, inspired by the promise of freedom and prosperity, | ||
| enriched the social tapestry of Texas with their unique skills; the | ||
| Albanian American Cultural Center offered unwavering support, | ||
| resources, and a welcoming community that allowed the refugees to | ||
| find solace and opportunity in a land of peace; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Today, there are more than 20,000 Albanian | ||
| Americans in Texas who serve in a wide range of professions and | ||
| fields including the arts, sciences, business, and academia, and | ||
| the accomplishments of these extraordinary individuals are a | ||
| testament to their enduring strength and determination; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The Albanian American Cultural Center is the | ||
| product of the resilience and dynamism of the Albanian American | ||
| community, and the center's efforts to foster education and | ||
| community development provide a beacon of hope and encouragement | ||
| for families and individuals who value liberty and peace; now, | ||
| therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th | ||
| Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend the Albanian | ||
| American Cultural Center on its many positive contributions to | ||
| our state and extend to all associated with the center best | ||
| wishes for the future; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
| the center as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. | ||
| Creighton | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on December 5, 2023. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
