House Engrossed

State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-third Legislature First Regular Session 2017

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 2020

 

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

 

proclaiming April 6, 2017 as tartan day in arizona.

 

 

 

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Whereas, Arizona is proud to celebrate its ethnic diversity, and the people of Arizona are fortunate to have organizations, families and individuals who are passionate about their ancestry; and

Whereas, the Scottish Declaration of Independence, signed on April 6, 1320, and the Scottish National Covenant of 1638 strongly influenced the framing of America's Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution more than 400 and 100 years later, respectively; and

Whereas, National Tartan Day has been celebrated on April 6 across the United States since 1997 and recognizes that Scottish Americans have played an important role throughout American history.  As some of the first immigrants to settle in America, Scottish Americans have made enduring contributions to our society in the arts and sciences, politics and government, technology and mathematics, military service and many other fields; and

Whereas, the people of Arizona recognize the heritage of Arizonans of Scottish descent and the symbolism and pride that come from the wearing of the tartan and colors of their families, ancestral home and country of national origin.

Therefore

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Arizona, the Senate concurring:

1.  That the Members of the Legislature proclaim April 6, 2017 as Tartan Day in the State of Arizona.

2.  That the Members of the Legislature encourage all Arizonans to observe and celebrate Tartan Day with appropriate ceremonies and dress, including the tartans representing our state, the Arizona Flag tartan and the Arizona Scottish tartan, and to recognize the many contributions that Scottish Americans have made to our great State and Nation.

 

 

 

UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED BY THE HOUSE MARCH 1, 2017.

 

UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED BY THE SENATE APRIL 6, 2017.

 

FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 6, 2017.