By King of Uvalde                                       H.R. No. 67
         77R4152 MJS-D                           
                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, On February 22, 2001, Texans everywhere will join
 1-2     millions of fellow Americans in celebrating the life of one of our
 1-3     most revered leaders, George Washington, and the Washington's
 1-4     Birthday Celebration being held in Laredo February 3-18, 2001, is
 1-5     worthy of special recognition; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, This year, the city of Laredo honors the memory of
 1-7     our legendary Founding Father for the 104th time with a three-week
 1-8     festival that combines elements of the Hispanic and Anglo cultures
 1-9     and welcomes visitors from all over the Lone Star State and
1-10     northern Mexico; and
1-11           WHEREAS, Continuing to grow and flourish with each passing
1-12     year, this noteworthy event has become so popular that it now
1-13     annually attracts hundreds of thousands of people and features many
1-14     entertaining and informative activities, such as Washington's
1-15     Birthday Fireworks Display, Anheuser-Busch Washington's Birthday
1-16     Parade, Princess Pocahontas Pageant & Ball, the International
1-17     Bridge Ceremony, and numerous others; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Born in Virginia on February 22, 1732, President
1-19     Washington left an indelible legacy as this nation's first
1-20     commander in chief and president; admired for his courage, vision,
1-21     and integrity, he remains one of the most influential and respected
1-22     United States presidents of all time; and
1-23           WHEREAS, The citizens of Laredo can take great pride in their
1-24     city's observance of the birthday of a true American hero, and it
 2-1     is appropriate to take this opportunity to recognize and commend
 2-2     all who participate in the event; now, therefore, be it
 2-3           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-4     Legislature hereby commemorate the Washington's Birthday
 2-5     Celebration in Laredo and extend to its organizers and participants
 2-6     sincere best wishes for another successful and memorable
 2-7     observance; and, be it further
 2-8           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-9     prepared for the members of the Washington's Birthday Celebration
2-10     Association as a token of high regard by the Texas House of
2-11     Representatives.