Bill Text: TX HR319 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing December 8, 2023, as Special Hearts Day.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-03-16 - Reported enrolled [HR319 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-HR319-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 319 | ||
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| WHEREAS, The observance of Special Hearts Day on December 8, | ||
| 2023, provides an ideal opportunity to celebrate the unique talents | ||
| and abilities of Texans with special needs; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Special Hearts Day supports the mission of Special | ||
| Hearts in the Arts, a nonprofit organization in Corpus Christi that | ||
| offers weekly classes in theatre arts, dance, music, art, and film | ||
| to persons with special needs, in addition to helping them build | ||
| confidence and showcase their creative gifts through public | ||
| engagements and performances; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Through Special Hearts Day, the organization is | ||
| working to build a more inclusive community in which people are | ||
| defined by their abilities rather than their disabilities; the | ||
| annual event serves as a celebration of all special abilities, | ||
| whether they are discovered through fine arts, sports, or other | ||
| avenues of life, and emphasizes the way that these creative and | ||
| athletic outlets bring joy to individuals with special needs and | ||
| those around them; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Our communities are made stronger when all residents | ||
| are valued and supported, and Special Hearts Day is helping to make | ||
| this vision a reality for those with special abilities to share with | ||
| the world; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby recognize December 8, 2023, as Special Hearts | ||
| Day and commend Special Hearts in the Arts and all of the families, | ||
| volunteers, and community members who are part of this important | ||
| endeavor; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
| prepared for Special Hearts in the Arts as an expression of high | ||
| regard by the Texas House of Representatives. | ||
| Herrero | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 319 was adopted by the House on March | ||
| 8, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 140, Nays 0, 2 present, not | ||
| voting. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
