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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A number of elected officials, professional |
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athletes, and other public figures are gathering in Austin to |
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celebrate Texas Bow Tie Day at the State Capitol, and in so doing, |
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they are supporting a worthy cause; and |
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WHEREAS, This notable occasion highlights the positive |
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impact of bipartisan collaboration while raising funds to help |
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children with special needs; Texas Bow Tie Day is sponsored by |
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Senator Eddie Lucio, Commissioner Michael Williams of the Texas |
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Education Agency, and Commissioner Rolando Pablos of the Public |
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Utility Commission of Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, The benefit traces its roots to a Wednesday two |
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decades ago, when Senator Lucio was complimented on the bow tie he |
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was wearing by Senator Florence Shapiro; thereafter, Senator Lucio |
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has observed "Bow Tie Wednesday" each week during session, and his |
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fondness for this distinctive accessory has evolved into an annual |
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charitable event; and |
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WHEREAS, Proceeds from Texas Bow Tie Day 2013 are being |
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donated to Maggie's Hope, which provides financial assistance to |
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families of children with autism and Down syndrome; among the |
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individuals participating in the fund-raising initiative are |
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Representative Eddie Lucio III, Representative Larry Gonzales, |
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retired NFL quarterback Jeff Blake, former Longhorn baseball player |
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and World Series champion Greg Swindell, retired San Antonio Spurs |
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forward Bruce Bowen, and fashion designer Ross Bennett; and |
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WHEREAS, To commemorate the collaborative theme of the day, a |
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special tie has been designed by the Ross Bennett Collection; the |
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purple tie designed for Texas Bow Tie Day symbolically combines the |
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red and blue colors associated with the nation's major political |
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parties to signify bipartisanship; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas Bow Tie Day celebrates the importance of |
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collaboration and cooperation in service of the greater good, and |
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this worthwhile endeavor is indeed deserving of recognition; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize Texas Bow Tie Day at the State Capitol |
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and extend sincere best wishes to all those who are participating |
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for great success with this significant event. |