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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to |
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recognize the members of the Washington's Birthday Celebration |
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Association and the association's president, Bob Weathers, on their |
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successful annual planning of the celebration of Washington's |
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Birthday in Laredo; and |
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WHEREAS, Every year, the citizens of Laredo celebrate the |
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birthday of the Father of Our Country; the Washington's Birthday |
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Celebration Association sponsors the celebration to pay tribute to |
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the memory of George Washington and to his virtues and his |
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patriotism; the 116th celebration will take place from January 24 |
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through February 25, 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its beginning as a two-day event in 1898, the |
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Washington's Birthday Celebration gradually has evolved into a |
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grand celebration entailing numerous events in the United States |
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and in Mexico; spectators and participants enjoy marching bands and |
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floats, spectacular fireworks displays, food, games, and |
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entertainers from both sides of the border; and |
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WHEREAS, The yearly celebrations exemplify the spirit and |
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enthusiasm of Laredoans and the pride they take in their city and |
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country; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend the members of the Washington's Birthday |
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Celebration Association on their patriotism and their dedication |
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and extend best wishes to them for a joyous 116th birthday |
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celebration; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the association as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |