SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 84
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize the Albanian American Cultural Center and the members of
	the Albanian American community of Texas in honor of their many
	contributions to the Lone Star State, which were celebrated on
	November 28, 2023; and
	WHEREAS, The Albanian American Cultural Center was
	established in 1985 and registered as a nonprofit organization in
	1996, and for the last three decades it has played an
	instrumental role in shaping the cultural and societal fabric of
	our great state; and
	WHEREAS, Before the center's founding, pioneering
	businessmen and public servants hailing from such regions as
	Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Montenegro laid the groundwork for a
	thriving Albanian American community in Texas, and their early
	endeavors set the stage for the establishment of the center and its
	subsequent expansion of services and community initiatives; and
	WHEREAS, The fall of communism in Albania in the 1990s and
	the devastating war that followed brought forth a wave of valiant
	newcomers who, inspired by the promise of freedom and prosperity,
	enriched the social tapestry of Texas with their unique skills; the
	Albanian American Cultural Center offered unwavering support,
	resources, and a welcoming community that allowed the refugees to
	find solace and opportunity in a land of peace; and
	WHEREAS, Today, there are more than 20,000 Albanian
	Americans in Texas who serve in a wide range of professions and
	fields including the arts, sciences, business, and academia, and
	the accomplishments of these extraordinary individuals are a
	testament to their enduring strength and determination; and
	WHEREAS, The Albanian American Cultural Center is the
	product of the resilience and dynamism of the Albanian American
	community, and the center's efforts to foster education and
	community development provide a beacon of hope and encouragement
	for families and individuals who value liberty and peace; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
	Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend the Albanian
	American Cultural Center on its many positive contributions to
	our state and extend to all associated with the center best
	wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	the center as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
	Creighton
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on December 5, 2023.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate