Bill Text: TX HR42 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commemorating the fifth anniversary of the Dallas Mega March for American Values and Justice on April 9, 2011.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-03-03 - Reported enrolled [HR42 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-HR42-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 42 | ||
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| WHEREAS, April 9, 2011, will mark the fifth anniversary of | ||
| the Dallas Mega March for American Values and Justice; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The largest public protest in the city's history, | ||
| the Mega March drew between 350,000 and 500,000 participants who | ||
| joined together in support of immigration reform; and | ||
| WHEREAS, This powerful but peaceful gathering was sponsored | ||
| by LULAC and a coalition of Dallas-area groups, and it was attended | ||
| by throngs of people who trod the mile-long parade route in the | ||
| city's downtown; wearing white and carrying signs and American | ||
| flags, marchers highlighted the positive economic impact that | ||
| immigrants have on the U.S. economy and promoted changes that would | ||
| allow foreign workers an easier means of gaining legal status and | ||
| citizenship; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Taking place at a crucial time in the nation's | ||
| history, the Dallas event was part of a series of rallies that | ||
| occurred across the country as federal lawmakers considered | ||
| immigration reform; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The Mega March offered further proof that concerned | ||
| Texans, Hispanics and non-Hispanics alike, were committed to | ||
| voicing their opinions in the immigration debate; that spirit of | ||
| civic involvement remains strong, and it continues to influence | ||
| ongoing discussions about a range of important issues, thereby | ||
| strengthening the vital traditions of free speech and political | ||
| activism in the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby commemorate the fifth anniversary of the Dallas | ||
| Mega March for American Values and Justice on April 9, 2011, and pay | ||
| tribute to all those who planned and took part in that historic | ||
| event. | ||
| Alonzo | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 42 was adopted by the House on | ||
| February 24, 2011, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
