TITLE: Commending the Nueces County Public Libraries on their observance of El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros in April 2019.

SUMMARY: Commending the Nueces County Public Libraries on their observance of El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros in April 2019.

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WHEREAS, The Nueces County Public Libraries are joining with other libraries and organizations throughout the country in April 2019 to recognize El D a de los Ni os/El D a de los Libros; and WHEREAS, Observed annually, El D a de los Ni os/El D a de los Libros was founded by children's book author Pat Mora in 1997; the initiative, which was inspired by the Mexican tradition known as El D a del Ni o, emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all backgrounds and celebrates the diversity of cultures and languages in our communities; and WHEREAS, This year, the Nueces County Public Libraries are hosting an event featuring book giveaways and live performances at the Keach Family Library on April 27 and a second celebration with crafts and face painting at the Bishop Branch Library on April 30; and WHEREAS, For 22 years, El D a de los Ni os/El D a de los Libros has made a positive difference in the lives of countless young Texans by fostering a greater love for learning, and the Nueces County Public Libraries are indeed worthy of recognition for their participation in this event; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby commend the Nueces County Public Libraries on their observance of El D a de los Ni os/El D a de los Libros in April 2019 and extend to all those involved sincere best wishes for a successful celebration; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Nueces County Public Libraries as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1892 was adopted by the House on May 24, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House