H.R. No. 649
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, Every year, in cities and towns across the state,
    1-2  Texans proudly celebrate the Lone Star State's rich multicultural
    1-3  heritage with colorful and fun-filled celebrations of the state's
    1-4  many historically and culturally significant holidays; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Ranking high among these holiday celebrations are
    1-6  the annual Cinco de Mayo festivities that, in communities large and
    1-7  small, are often a high point in the yearly calendar of community
    1-8  events; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, The Jefferson Area Association of Dallas has joined
   1-10  the growing number of neighborhood groups and business and civic
   1-11  organizations that have made Cinco de Mayo a major focal point for
   1-12  their organizational activities and made it possible for people to
   1-13  come together in a spirit of fun, fellowship, and merrymaking; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, Formed by a group of South Dallas businessmen and
   1-15  community leaders to stimulate economic development in the area
   1-16  around Jefferson Boulevard and the surrounding Oak Cliff
   1-17  neighborhood, the Jefferson Area Association has recognized that,
   1-18  in addition to building a sense of community, a large scale Cinco
   1-19  de Mayo celebration also would provide a much-needed economic boon
   1-20  to the neighborhood and spur its local revitalization efforts; and
   1-21        WHEREAS, By focusing its efforts on an event that resonates
   1-22  both with cultural pride and with Texans' natural love of festive
   1-23  community celebrations, the Jefferson Area Association has ensured
   1-24  the success of their economic development agenda and has provided a
    2-1  public service to area residents that is indeed worthy of special
    2-2  praise and recognition; now, therefore, be it
    2-3        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
    2-4  Legislature hereby commend the Jefferson Area Association on its
    2-5  efforts to improve both economic opportunity and the quality of
    2-6  life for South Dallas area residents and extend best wishes for
    2-7  success on its Cinco de Mayo celebration; and, be it further
    2-8        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
    2-9  prepared for the members of this noteworthy community service
   2-10  organization as an expression of high esteem by the Texas House of
   2-11  Representatives.
   2-12  Representatives.
   2-13                                                               Alonzo
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   2-16                                            Speaker of the House
   2-17        I certify that H.R. No. 649 was adopted by the House on April
   2-18  30, 1993, by a non-record vote.
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   2-20                                          Chief Clerk of the House