SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 290
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the 80th annual Charro Days Fiesta, which is taking
place February 19 through 26, 2017; and
WHEREAS, The Charro Days Fiesta began in 1938 as an
endeavor by Brownsville business leaders to raise the spirits of
community members during the distressing times of the Great
Depression; and
WHEREAS, Since the first celebration, the binational
festival has honored the spirit of the charros, the Mexican
cowboys who are considered heroes of the borderlands, and
festival-goers often dress in the cowboys' traditional costumes;
the early years of festivities also included horse-drawn parade
floats, elegant costume balls, street parties, and fireworks
launched with the traditional joyful yell, or grito; and
WHEREAS, The City of Matamoros has played an integral role
in the success of the Charro Days Fiesta; in years past,
international bridges were opened during the festival so that
friends and family from across the border were able to share in
the celebration; today, the sister cities host the Hands Across
the Bridge ceremony, when the mayors of Matamoros and Brownsville
meet to officially open the week of festivities; and
WHEREAS, The Charro Days Fiesta has honored bicultural
traditions and brought communities together in the spirit of
camaraderie, and the 80th commemoration of this event is indeed
cause for celebration; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend all who have helped the Charro Days
Fiesta succeed over the years and extend to them best wishes for a
joyous 2017 Charro Days Fiesta; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a
memento of this very special event.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 27, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate