Bill Text: TX HR201 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Recognizing February 21, 2023, as Bangladesh Day at the State Capitol.

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-1)

Status: (Passed) 2023-02-21 - Reported enrolled [HR201 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR201-Introduced.html

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88R10884 BHH-D
By: Reynolds H.R. No. 201

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Bangladesh Day is taking place at the State Capitol
on February 21, 2023, providing a welcome opportunity to honor the
history and achievements of its people, including 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 185,000 Bangladeshi
Americans reside in the United States; Texas is home to over 11,000
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 it is a pleasure to welcome
the visiting delegation to the Texas statehouse on this special
occasion; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 21, 2023, as Bangladesh Day
at the State Capitol and extend to all those in attendance sincere
best wishes for a memorable and productive stay in Austin.