R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, From February 27 to March 2, 1997, the cities of

 1-2     Brownsville and Matamoros will join in commemorating the 60th

 1-3     anniversary of Charro Days, and this milestone in the history of

 1-4     one of North America's most noteworthy cultural events is truly

 1-5     worthy of special praise and recognition; and

 1-6           WHEREAS, First celebrated in 1937, Charro Days is an exciting

 1-7     tribute to the unique heritage that has shaped this area of the

 1-8     world, and by drawing on folkways from both sides of the border,

 1-9     the event aptly expresses the vibrant bicultural character of

1-10     Brownsville and Matamoros; and

1-11           WHEREAS, For three days, beginning on the last Thursday in

1-12     February, these beautiful international cities will be awhirl with

1-13     spectacular costumes, stirring music, and lively dancing, and the

1-14     warm spirit of community that suffuses the celebration will bring

1-15     together people from every walk of life as enthusiastic

1-16     participants; and

1-17           WHEREAS, In celebrating the rich traditions of the border,

1-18     Charro Days has itself become one such tradition, and its

1-19     remarkable success over the years betokens a similarly bright

1-20     future; now, therefore, be it

 2-1           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-2     Legislature  hereby commemorate the 60th anniversary of Charro Days

 2-3     and extend to the citizens of Brownsville and Matamoros best wishes

 2-4     for an enjoyable festival.

                                                                    Oliveira

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 128 was adopted by the House on March

         20, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House