TITLE: Celebrating February 15 through 21, 2015, as National LULAC Week.

SUMMARY: Celebrating February 15 through 21, 2015, as National LULAC Week.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the League of United Latin American Citizens District XVIII in celebrating February 15 through 21, 2015, as National LULAC Week; and WHEREAS, The League of United Latin American Citizens was founded February 17, 1929, in Corpus Christi; it is the nation's oldest and largest Hispanic civil rights and service organization; and WHEREAS, Over the course of its 86-year history, the league has established an enviable record of delivering programs that have had a significant influence in the areas of education, voting and civil rights, workforce development, health awareness, and community involvement; and WHEREAS, Across the nation, the league's members have been remarkably successful in advancing the economic condition, educational attainment, and political influence of the Hispanic population in the United States; and WHEREAS, From humanitarian relief for immigrants to increased opportunities for young people to a comprehensive legislative platform that continues to promote equal justice for all, the League of United Latin American Citizens has had a profound impact on the fabric of life in this country, and it is truly worthy of special recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend the League of United Latin American Citizens on 86 years of exceptional service to the community and extend to the members of District XVIII best wishes for a memorable National LULAC Week; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the district as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Garcia President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 9, 2015.