By Carona H.R. No. 132 74R5024 WMS-D 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.