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H.R. No. 1351
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For the past 18 years, citizens of Grand Prairie
have taken part in an annual Cinco de Mayo celebration that has
become a treasured tradition in the community among people of every
ethnic heritage, and on April 30, 2005, the city's residents will
once again join together for this notable occasion; and
WHEREAS, Sponsored by the City of Grand Prairie, the Grand
Prairie Independent School District, the Hispanic Association for
Culture and Education, the Grand Prairie Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce, Jack-in-the-Box, Rooms to Go, Darden Restaurants, Wells
Fargo, K-B Homes, Telefutura 49, Qdoba Mexican Grill, and Cuidado
Casero Home Health and Hospice, the event pays tribute to this
significant date in history while positively impacting the lives of
area students through the donation of some $12,000 in scholarships;
and
WHEREAS, This year's celebration would not be possible
without the hard work and dedication of Cinco de Mayo Committee of
Grand Prairie members Francisco C. Carrillo, Gloria M. Carrillo,
John J. Lopez, Susanna Ramirez, Liz Martin, Doug Beich, Joanna
Cardoza, Lydia Arredondo, Bassam Odeh, Gerardo Contreras,
Christine Gonzalez, Rebecca Shaw, Sylvia Baca, Gus Porras, and
Nancy Bridges; and
WHEREAS, Cinco de Mayo commemorates the stunning victory
achieved by Mexican troops over an invading French army at the
battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862; led by General Ignacio Zaragoza
Seguin, an untrained militia of some 4,500 Mexicans routed 6,500
French soldiers, considered to be among the best military troops in
the world; and
WHEREAS, In celebrating Cinco de Mayo, we honor the ideals of
freedom and self-determination and the willingness to take on
seemingly overwhelming odds in behalf of a worthwhile cause, and it
is a pleasure to join the citizens of Grand Prairie in observing
this proud day in Mexican history, a day whose significance
continues to speak to people around the world; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize the 18th annual Cinco de Mayo
Celebration in Grand Prairie and extend to all those involved
sincere best wishes for a memorable event.
Alonzo
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1351 was adopted by the House on May
3, 2005, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House