TITLE: Recognizing April 13, 2011, as Texas Bow Tie Day at the State Capitol.

SUMMARY: Recognizing April 13, 2011, as Texas Bow Tie Day at the State Capitol.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to designate Wednesday, April 13, 2011, as Texas Bow Tie Day at the Capitol; and WHEREAS, Texas Bow Tie Day at the Capitol is a joint effort organized to highlight the benefits of bipartisan collaboration while raising funds for cancer research and survivorship; sponsored by Senator Eddie Lucio and Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams, this exceptional occasion serves as a model of bipartisan cooperation for a worthy cause; and WHEREAS, Wednesday has long been a day associated with bow ties in the halls of the Capitol, and Senator Lucio has played a leading role in furthering this tradition of sartorial elegance for almost two decades; and WHEREAS, To commemorate the collaborative theme of this event, a special bow tie has been designed by Bow Ties for a Cause, a charity founded by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Dhani Jones, who has also become known for wearing bow ties since he first wore one on the advice of, and in honor of, his friend, Kunta Littlejohn, who was fighting to recover from cancer; and WHEREAS, The tie for Texas Bow Tie Day was designed to symbolically combine red and blue, the colors representing each side of the political spectrum, to create a purple bow tie that signifies cooperation and bipartisanship; and WHEREAS, It is truly fitting that a day be set aside at the Capitol to acknowledge the importance of collaboration and cooperation in service of the greater good; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend Senator Lucio and Railroad Commissioner Williams on their commitment to seeking common ground and extend best wishes to all those involved for a successful and memorable Texas Bow Tie Day at the Capitol; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this special day. Lucio President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 13, 2011.