H.R. No. 132
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The Caribbean American Carnival Day Association,
    1-2  Inc., is sponsoring Dallas Caribbean Carnival Day 1995, and that
    1-3  gala event will be held in Fair Park on August 18-20, 1995; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, Anticipating as many as 20,000 participants, this
    1-5  extraordinary celebration will include representatives of 27
    1-6  Caribbean islands and 14 organizations from the United States and
    1-7  Canada; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, This magnificent fete will feature steel-drum bands,
    1-9  a street parade, art and dance exhibitions, and hearty offerings of
   1-10  food and drink with a distinctly Caribbean flavor; and
   1-11        WHEREAS, Caribbean Americans have made significant
   1-12  contributions to the cause of freedom throughout our country's
   1-13  history; they also have enriched our cultural heritage with their
   1-14  music, art, and traditions; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, Providing an exceptional variety of entertainment,
   1-16  this unique appreciation of the Caribbean American heritage
   1-17  promises a joyous and enlightening experience to all its attendees,
   1-18  and for promoting a higher level of cultural awareness in our
   1-19  citizenry the Dallas Caribbean Carnival Day 1995 truly merits
   1-20  special legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it
   1-21        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   1-22  Legislature hereby recognize the Dallas Caribbean Carnival Day 1995
   1-23  festival as a significant event whose celebration will greatly
   1-24  enhance the colorful tapestry of Texas culture; and, be it further
    2-1        RESOLVED, That an official copy of the resolution be prepared
    2-2  for the Caribbean American Carnival Day Association, Inc., as an
    2-3  expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.