HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Most major electronic messaging applications

provide a number of flag emojis, including that of the Republic of

Chile, but the official flag of Texas, also known as the Lone Star

Flag, is not included in the selection; and

WHEREAS, All too often, the Chilean flag emoji is used as a

substitute for the Lone Star Flag in text messaging and on social

media platforms; the Chilean flag proudly represents its country

but, despite its similarity to the Texas flag, it does not represent

the State of Texas; and

WHEREAS, The colors of the Chilean flag depict sky, snow, and

blood spilled while fighting for freedom, but the blue, white, and

red of the Lone Star Flag stand for the Texan values of loyalty,

purity, and bravery; and

WHEREAS, The single star of the Chilean flag, positioned in a

blue canton, has been seen by some as a guide to progress and honor,

while others have interpreted it to symbolize the powers of Chile's

government; and

WHEREAS, The independent Lone Star of Texas, situated in a

blue left panel, represents all of Texas and stands for our unity as

one for God, State, and Country, according to Section 3100.152(d),

Government Code; additionally, the five points of the Lone Star

have been said to represent the characteristics of a good Texas

citizen: fortitude, loyalty, righteousness, prudence, and

broadmindedness; and

WHEREAS, The third flag adopted by the Republic of Texas, the

Lone Star Flag has a grand history, and just as our flag could never

fully embody the country of Chile, neither can the Chilean flag

inspire feelings of pride and passion in the heart of a true Texan;

now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the 85th Legislature of the State of Texas

hereby reject the notion that the Chilean flag, although it is a

nice flag, can in any way compare to or be substituted for the

official state flag of Texas and urge all Texans not to use the

Republic of Chile flag emoji in digital forums when referring to the