84R25481 CJM-D
By: Herrero H.R. No. 2394
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For the past 19 years, citizens of Robstown have
taken part in an annual Cinco de Mayo celebration that has become a
treasured tradition in the community, and on May 3, 2015, the city's
residents will once again join together for this notable occasion;
and
WHEREAS, This free, family-friendly festival, sponsored by
KSAB Tejano 99.9 and KUNO La Tremenda, pays tribute to the area's
rich Hispanic heritage; hosted by KSAB on-air personalities, the
event features food, fun, and live mariachi and ballet folklórico
music throughout the day, with performances by Michael Salgado,
Solido, and many others; 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 defeated 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 Robstown 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 84th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize the 2015 Cinco de Mayo celebration in
Robstown and extend to all those involved sincere best wishes for a
memorable event.