H.R. No. 123



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The city of Uvalde was the site of a memorable event 
in 2003 when more than 1,500 residents of the community 
participated in the world's largest cumbia dance and set a Guinness 
World Record to the delight of their fellow Texans; and
	WHEREAS, Led by Tejano singing star Emilio, the jovial crowd 
represented approximately 10 percent of the town's population as 
they gathered for the dance on the Leona Riverwalk; and
	WHEREAS, Setting the world record for the world's largest 
cumbia has brought Uvalde citizens closer together by highlighting 
their community spirit and shared heritage, and this fun-filled 
occasion will undoubtedly be a source of tremendous pride and many 
fond memories for residents of Uvalde in the years to come; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend the organizers and 
participants of the world's largest cumbia dance in Uvalde who set 
the Guinness World Record and commend them for their sense of civic 
pride and good-natured fun.

                                                                         Gallego

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 123 was adopted by the House on 
October 10, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House