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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 717

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the Cinco de Mayo celebration of the San Jose Catholic 
Church; and
	WHEREAS, A date of great significance to Mexicans and 
Mexican Americans alike, Cinco de Mayo commemorates the great 
victory of the Mexican Army over the French at the Battle of 
Puebla on May 5, 1862; the Mexican Army was under the command of 
Ignacio Zaragoza; and
	WHEREAS, The Battle of Puebla demonstrated to the world 
that Mexico and Latin America were willing to defend themselves 
against the imperialist designs of foreign powers; the battle has 
come to represent Mexican unity, patriotism, and pride; and
	WHEREAS, To share goodwill with the Austin community and to 
benefit the essential ministries of the San Jose Catholic Church, 
the Knights of Columbus Council 10148 and the San Jose Catholic 
Church are sponsoring the Cinco de Mayo celebration in 
commemoration of this momentous date in history; and
	WHEREAS, At the event, food of all kinds will be available 
and festivities will include traditional Mexican dances, live 
music, games, and speeches; the celebration takes place on the 
church grounds on Saturday, May 7; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend the members of San Jose Catholic 
Church and of the Knights of Columbus Council 10148 for their 
work in organizing this Cinco de Mayo celebration; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                      Barrientos




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 29, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate