First-ever resolution on Azeri community passed in U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A first-ever resolution on Azerbaijani Americans has been passed in a US state as a result of the Azerbaijani community`s efforts.
Texas lawmaker Scott Hochberg submitted the resolution to the state’s House of Representatives and subsequently achieved its adoption.
The resolution says that Texas’ legislature honor the Azerbaijani residents of Houston and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success in all of their endeavors.
"Houston is home to a growing number of Azerbaijani Americans who are making important contributions to the Lone Star State", the document says. "Under the leadership of the Houston-Baku Sister City Association, local Azerbaijani are working to educate area residents about the history and traditions of their native country".
"Azerbaijani Americans are helping to enrich the vibrant mosaic of peoples and cultures that make up our state and nation, and it is indeed fitting that tribute be paid to this proud and patriotic group", it stresses.
Rep. Hochberg has represented southwest Houston in the Texas House of Representatives since 1993. He serves as vice-chair of the House Committee on Public Education, and as chair of the Education Subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations.
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