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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, For the past 21 years, citizens of Grand Prairie |
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have taken part in an annual Cinco de Mayo celebration that has |
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become a treasured tradition in the community among people of every |
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ethnic heritage, and in the year 2008, the city's residents will |
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once again join together for this notable occasion; and |
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WHEREAS, Sponsored by a number of local businesses and |
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organizations, the event pays tribute to this significant date in |
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history while positively impacting the lives of area students |
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through the donation of scholarship funds; and |
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WHEREAS, This year's celebration would not be possible |
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without the hard work and dedication of its notable Cinco de Mayo |
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Committee of Grand Prairie members, who once again have set as their |
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goal making this popular event the best ever; and |
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WHEREAS, Cinco de Mayo commemorates the stunning victory |
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achieved by Mexican troops over an invading French army at the |
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battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862; led by General Ignacio Zaragoza |
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Seguin, an untrained militia of some 4,500 Mexicans routed 6,500 |
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French soldiers, considered to be among the best military troops in |
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the world; and |
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WHEREAS, In celebrating Cinco de Mayo, we honor the ideals of |
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freedom and self-determination and the willingness to take on |
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seemingly overwhelming odds in behalf of a worthwhile cause, and it |
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is a pleasure to join the citizens of Grand Prairie in observing |
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this proud day in Mexican history, a day whose significance |
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continues to speak to people around the world; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize the 21st annual Cinco de Mayo |
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Celebration in Grand Prairie and extend to all those involved |
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sincere best wishes for a memorable event. |
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Alonzo |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 144 was adopted by the House on |
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February 22, 2007, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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