TITLE: Recognizing the Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Genealogical Society of Harlingen for its commitment to Hispanic heritage education.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Genealogical Society of Harlingen for its commitment to Hispanic heritage education.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Genealogical Society of Harlingen, which is hosting the 41st Annual Texas Hispanic Genealogical and Historical Conference on October 14 through 16, 2021; and WHEREAS, The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Genealogical Society of Harlingen is one of seven such organizations in Texas; sister organizations are the Tejano Genealogical Society, Austin; the Hispanic Organization for Genealogy and Research, Dallas; Los Bexare os Genealogical and Historical Society, San Antonio; the Houston Hispanic Genealogical Society; the Spanish American Genealogical Association, Corpus Christi; and the Villa de San Agustin Genealogical Society, Laredo; and WHEREAS, This annual event is the largest conference of its kind in the United States and draws a wide range of researchers, authors, historians, and genealogical and DNA professionals; and WHEREAS, This year's conference will offer lectures and symposia, along with tours to areas of historic interest, that will highlight the Hispanic heritage of South Texas and northern Mexico; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend the Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Genealogical Society of Harlingen and its sister organizations on their commitment to educating the public regarding Hispanic heritage and extend to them best wishes for a successful 41st Annual Texas Hispanic Genealogical and Historical Conference; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this exemplary organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Lucio President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on July 29, 2021.