Proclamation

Recognizing

October 2006

“Czech Heritage Month”

WHEREAS, The month of October typically brings many festivals throughout the state of Texas to celebrate; and

WHEREAS, In the primary period of migration from Czech lands, over a quarter of a million people of Czech ancestry arrived in Texas to make this place their home; and

WHEREAS, Since that time, the number of Czech descendants living in Texas has grown tremendously with well over one million people living in the state who can claim Czech heritage; and

WHEREAS, Texans of Czech ancestry take great pride in sharing their contributions in the areas of art, music, literature, food, folklore and many other fine customs that are a part of Texas’ rich, diverse culture; and

WHEREAS, This pride is displayed annually in the month of October by Czech Heritage Societies throughout the state as they stage various festivals, some of which have been passed down from generation to generation.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Commissioners’ Court of Comal County, duly convened and acting in its capacity as the governing body of Comal County, does hereby proclaim the month of October 2006 as “Czech Heritage Month in Comal County”.

PASSED AND APPROVED this the 5^th day of October 2006.