HOUSE MEMORIAL 19

50th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2011

INTRODUCED BY

Antonio "Moe" Maestas

A MEMORIAL

PROCLAIMING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2011, TO BE "ANTI-RACISM DAY" AT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

     WHEREAS, New Mexico is a minority-majority state with a rich and diverse population representing various racial and ethnic groups; and

     WHEREAS, New Mexico is most successful when every New Mexican has equitable access to the conditions that support New Mexico's well-being; and

     WHEREAS, progress toward equity for New Mexicans has not been achieved because too many New Mexicans are still not able to access the opportunity grid; and

     WHEREAS, eliminating all barriers to equity for all New Mexicans regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background continues to be New Mexico's goal; and

     WHEREAS, New Mexico affirms its commitment to the principles of equity and access for all;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that Thursday, February 10, 2011, be designated as "Anti-Racism Day" at the house of representatives; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this memorial be transmitted to the governor.

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