H.R. No. 48
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, For the past 27 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 in the year 2014, the city's residents will
  once again join together for this notable occasion; and
         WHEREAS, Sponsored by a number of local businesses and
  organizations, the event pays tribute to this significant date in
  history while positively affecting the lives of area students
  through the donation of scholarship funds; and
         WHEREAS, This year's celebration would not be possible
  without the hard work and dedication of its notable Cinco de Mayo
  Committee of Grand Prairie members, who once again have set as their
  goal making this popular event the best ever; 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 83rd Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize the 27th annual Cinco de Mayo
  celebration in Grand Prairie and extend to all those involved
  sincere best wishes for a memorable event.
 
  Alonzo
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 48 was adopted by the House on
  February 18, 2013, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House