85R4669 SMJ-D
By: Alonzo H.R. No. 88
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Oak Cliff Coalition for the Arts is sponsoring
its annual Cinco de Mayo parade and street festival in the Oak Cliff
area of Dallas in May 2017; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to promoting the arts and education, the
Oak Cliff Coalition for the Arts sponsors cultural events and funds
scholarships in the community; and
WHEREAS, Commemorating the victory of Mexican troops led by
Texas-born general Ignacio Zaragoza over the French at the Battle
of Puebla on May 5, 1862, the annual Oak Cliff Cinco de Mayo parade
includes floats, marching bands, school groups, and other community
participants; and
WHEREAS, The celebration's street festival will feature
performances by local musicians and dancers, as well as booths
offering food and local merchandise and a Community Pavilion;
proceeds from the festival will help support the coalition's
scholarship fund; and
WHEREAS, Drawing as many as 20,000 people every year, the Oak
Cliff Cinco de Mayo parade and street festival is a highly
anticipated event, bringing together neighbors and visitors to
commemorate a vital moment in history and to share in the traditions
of a rich and dynamic culture; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize the 2017 Oak Cliff Coalition for the
Arts Cinco de Mayo parade and street festival and extend to its
organizers, participants, and visitors best wishes for a memorable
and enjoyable day; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the coalition as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.