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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, September 2010 marks the bicentennial of the start |
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of the Mexican revolution by Catholic priest and national hero |
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Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla; and |
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WHEREAS, On September 16, 1810, Father Hidalgo touched off |
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the long-simmering rebellion when he ordered the arrest of native |
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Spaniards in the town of Dolores and encouraged the indigenous |
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peoples of Mexico to overthrow the brutal Spanish regime; the |
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passionate speech the priest delivered on that day, the Grito de |
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Dolores, declaring "death to bad government," has since become |
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known as the "cry for Mexican independence"; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, Father Hidalgo is revered as the father of |
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Mexican independence, and his story continues to inspire oppressed |
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people of all nationalities; the legacy of this remarkable man and |
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his message of solidarity evoke heartfelt feelings of pride and |
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patriotism among those who celebrate this momentous event; and |
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WHEREAS, The 200th anniversary of the beginning of the |
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Mexican War for Independence represents a fitting opportunity to |
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celebrate the heroism of Father Hidalgo and his revolutionaries, |
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and the defiant, yet hopeful cry of "Mexicanos, Viva Mexico" is |
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uttered in proud tribute to their memory; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the bicentennial in 2010 of Diez y |
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Seiz de Septiembre and congratulate the citizens of Mexico on this |
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historic milestone; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the president of Mexico and other officials of the |
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Mexican government as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |