HR408 - Recognizing April 10, 2025, as Bangladeshi Day at the State Capitol.

      H.R. No. 408       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Bangladeshi Day is taking place at the State Capitol   on April 10, 2025, providing a welcome opportunity to honor the   history and achievements of the people of Bangladesh, as well as the   thousands of Bangladeshi Americans who make their homes in Texas;   and          WHEREAS, Located in the delta of the Ganges and Brahmaputra   Rivers in the northeastern part of the Indian subcontinent, the   area that now makes up Bangladesh was part of the province of Bengal   during the era of British colonial rule on the Indian subcontinent,   from the mid-18th to mid-20th centuries; the region became part of   Pakistan following the partition of India in 1947; and          WHEREAS, In 1971, Bangladesh gained its independence, and its   capital was established at Dhaka; over the past half century, the   country's economy has become one of the fastest growing in the   world; new developments in agricultural practices have increased   production of rice, jute, tea, and other products; moreover, the   garment industry is integral to national commerce, employing   millions of people; while Bangladesh continues to grapple with many   of the challenges common to the developing world, expanded access   to health care, social services, and education have improved the   well-being of its population in recent decades; and          WHEREAS, Emigrants from Bangladesh have made contributions   to countries around the globe, and more than 235,000 Bangladeshi   Americans reside in the United States; Texas is home to over 13,000   individuals of Bangladeshi heritage, with a particularly large   community living in the Dallas-Fort Worth area; and          WHEREAS, Bangladeshi Americans have greatly contributed to   the vibrancy of the Lone Star State, and they are indeed deserving   of recognition for their rich heritage and impressive record of   accomplishments; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby recognize April 10, 2025, as Bangladeshi Day at   the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting   delegation.     Bhojani     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 408 was adopted by the House on March   13, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House