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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 206
 1-3           WHEREAS, The 62nd anniversary of Charro Days in the
 1-4     City of Brownsville will be celebrated this year on February 25
 1-5     through February 28, 1999, and the Texas Senate is proud to
 1-6     recognize this eagerly awaited festival; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, Commemorating the Brownsville community's bicultural
 1-8     and bilingual heritage in a spirit of friendship and harmony, this
 1-9     annual occasion is always a highlight of the year; and
1-10           WHEREAS, From both sides of the Texas-Mexico border,
1-11     celebrants gather and participate in festivities which include
1-12     parades, carnival acts, traditional Mexican rodeo contests, and
1-13     grand balls; and
1-14           WHEREAS, The Charro Days fiesta has been held since 1938;
1-15     it pays tribute to the charro horseman of Mexico who possessed
1-16     great riding skills; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Charro Days is a ceremonial observation of the
1-18     fusing together of several cultures; colorful costumes which
1-19     represent old Spain, Andalusia, and France also show the influence
1-20     of the Indian culture of the Toltec and the Aztec; and
1-21           WHEREAS, Combining the charm and culture of this two-nation
1-22     area, Charro Days is sponsored by many generous individuals and
1-23     organizations; they include the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce,
1-24     Mr. Amigo Association, Charro Days, Incorporated, the Brownsville
 2-1     Convention and Visitors Bureau, Sombrero Festival, Incorporated,
 2-2     the mayor and city commissioners of Brownsville, and local and
 2-3     private schools; now, therefore, be it
 2-4           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-5     76th Legislature, hereby commend all who help organize and
 2-6     sponsor Charro Days and extend best wishes for an enjoyable
 2-7     fiesta on the occasion of its 62nd anniversary; and, be it
 2-8     further
 2-9           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as
2-10     an expression of the high regard of the Texas Senate.
2-11                                                                   Lucio
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2-13                                          President of the Senate
2-14                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-15                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-16                                  on February 15, 1999.
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2-18                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-20                                           Member, Texas Senate