1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 551 1-2 WHEREAS, El Dia del Nino, the annual festival dedicated to 1-3 children, will be celebrated at the Jaycee/Zaragoza Park in Dallas 1-4 on April 26, 1997; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Replete with a kick-off parade, youth entertainment, 1-6 pinata breaking, clowns, games, prizes, music, and food booths, the 1-7 event is eagerly anticipated by children of all ages; and 1-8 WHEREAS, A traditional celebration throughout Latin America 1-9 as well as in Dallas, the Dia del Nino festival helps initiate the 1-10 Cinco de Mayo activities in the area; and 1-11 WHEREAS, The Hispanic culture-based event is supported by 1-12 local merchants who contribute products and prizes, and community 1-13 organizations provide volunteers throughout the day; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Cosponsored by the Dallas Parks and Recreation 1-15 Department and the Jaycee Zaragoza Advisory Council, the colorful 1-16 festival brings youngsters together in a fun-filled setting to 1-17 display their talents and to enjoy that special time of life 1-18 called childhood; now, therefore, be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-20 75th Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to all those who 1-21 participate in El Dia del Nino for a most delightful celebration; 1-22 and, be it further 1-23 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a 2-1 memento of the outstanding event from the Texas Senate. 2-2 West 2-3 ______________________________________ 2-4 President of the Senate 2-5 I hereby certify that the above 2-6 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-7 on April 23, 1997. 2-8 ______________________________________ 2-9 Secretary of the Senate 2-10 ______________________________________ 2-11 Member, Texas Senate