H.R. No. 49
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For the past 26 years, citizens of Grand Prairie
have taken part in an annual Cinco de Mayo celebration that has
become a treasured tradition in the community among people of every
ethnic heritage, and in the year 2013, the city's residents will
once again join together for this notable occasion; and
WHEREAS, Sponsored by a number of local businesses and
organizations, the event pays tribute to this significant date in
history while positively affecting the lives of area students
through the donation of scholarship funds; and
WHEREAS, This year's celebration would not be possible
without the hard work and dedication of its notable Cinco de Mayo
Committee of Grand Prairie members, who once again have set as their
goal making this popular event the best ever; and
WHEREAS, Cinco de Mayo commemorates the stunning victory
achieved by Mexican troops over an invading French army at the
battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862; led by General Ignacio Zaragoza
Seguin, an untrained militia of some 4,500 Mexicans routed 6,500
French soldiers, considered to be among the best military troops in
the world; and
WHEREAS, In celebrating Cinco de Mayo, we honor the ideals of
freedom and self-determination and the willingness to take on
seemingly overwhelming odds in behalf of a worthwhile cause, and it
is a pleasure to join the citizens of Grand Prairie in observing
this proud day in Mexican history, a day whose significance
continues to speak to people around the world; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize the 26th annual Cinco de Mayo
celebration in Grand Prairie and extend to all those involved
sincere best wishes for a memorable event.
Alonzo
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 49 was adopted by the House on
February 18, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House