SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 183
WHEREAS, The 86th annual Charro Days Fiesta is taking place
in Brownsville from February 18 through 25, 2023; and
WHEREAS, The idea for the event was conceived by local
business leaders who sought to raise the spirits of their fellow
community members during the Great Depression, and the first
Charro Days Fiesta was held in February 1938; since its
inception, the binational festival has honored the spirit of the
charros, the Mexican cowboys who are considered heroes of the
borderlands, and attendees 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 a traditional joyful
yell, known as a "grito"; and
WHEREAS, The City of Matamoros in Mexico 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 could 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 begin the week of festivities; and
WHEREAS, Each year, the Charro Days Fiesta showcases the
rich history and culture of the Brownsville and Matamoros
communities, and this festive occasion is indeed deserving of
special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby commemorate the 86th annual Charro Days
Fiesta and extend to the organizers, participants, and attendees
sincere best wishes for a fun and successful event.
LaMantia
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 21, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate