83R13869 MGR-D

By: Herrero H.R. No. 1429

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The 34th annual Fiesta Mexicana was held in Robstown on March 2 and 3, 2013, attracting visitors from throughout the Coastal Bend area; and

WHEREAS, A major fund-raising event for St. Anthony's Catholic Church and school in Robstown, Fiesta Mexicana began with a run/walk and then a parade, followed by activities at the Richard Borchard Regional Fairgrounds; the next day, Father Anthony Blunt of St. Anthony's held a mass, Fiesta royalty were crowned, and there was live music, food, and games; and

WHEREAS, The Fiesta Royalty contest included adults and students from the parish community; contestants for queen of the fiesta were Katy Saenz and Manuela Ocanas; students participating included Lucas Miguel Gonzales, the son of Yolanda and Juan Gonzales, Candace Rose Vasquez, the daughter of Frances Perez and Herman Vasquez, Jesse Cisneros III, the son of Terry and Jesse Cisneros, Araceli Consuelo Morales, the daughter of Delia and Jesse Morales, Eliazar S. Benavidez, the son of Marlen and Eliazar Benavidez, Madison Pinon, the daughter of Myra and Fernando Pinon, Ramon "RJ" Martinez, Jr., and Celeste Luna, the son and daughter of Cris Carrizales and Robert Luna, Austin Ramos and Kaitlyn Ramos, the son and daughter of Rebecca and Robert Ramos, and Lourdes Cortez, the daughter of Nuemi and Daniel Garcia; and

WHEREAS, Fiesta Mexicana provides an opportunity for area residents to come together in support of St. Anthony's church and school and is a notable contribution to the cultural calendar in Nueces County; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the 34th annual Fiesta Mexicana organized by St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Robstown; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the church as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.