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US state legislators pass first-ever Azerbaijani Diaspora resolution

14 March 2011 09:30 (UTC +04:00)

As a result of an intensive annual action campaign by the Azerbaijani Diaspora, a Texas legislator, Representative Scott Hochberg, took a historic step, introduced and passed the first-ever resolution about Azerbaijani-Americans, the HR 220, in the Texas House of Representatives.

According to the resolutions, the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby honor the Azerbaijani residents of Houston and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success in all of their endeavors.

â€œHouston is home to a growing number of Azerbaijani Americans who are making important contributions to the Lone Star Stateâ€, the document says. â€œUnder 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 countryâ€

â€œAzerbaijani 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 groupâ€, the document stresses.

Rep. Scott 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.