By Alonzo H.R. No. 1160 74R14175 WMS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, September 16, 1995, marks the 185th anniversary of 1-2 the sovereign nation of Mexico's declaration of independence from 1-3 Spanish rule; and 1-4 WHEREAS, The struggle for freedom is perhaps the most noble 1-5 endeavor that any nation or individual can undertake, and the 1-6 people of Mexico have made many heroic sacrifices in order to 1-7 assure that their nation can forge its own destiny; and 1-8 WHEREAS, In honor of this historic event, the people of 1-9 Mexico celebrate their independence each year with mariachis, 1-10 balloons, confetti, streamers, fireworks, an address from the 1-11 president, and a reenactment of the events that declared their 1-12 sovereignty as a country; and 1-13 WHEREAS, The State of Texas and Mexico have through the years 1-14 developed a strong and mutually beneficial relationship, and it is 1-15 indeed appropriate that this celebration of our partner in 1-16 prosperity's independence be given special legislative recognition; 1-17 now, therefore, be it 1-18 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 1-19 Legislature hereby commemorate September 16, 1995, as Mexico's 1-20 National Independence Day, and encourage the people of the State of 1-21 Texas to honor this momentous occasion with appropriate ceremonies 1-22 and festivities.