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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 37
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas 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 |
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their successful annual planning of the celebration of |
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Washington's 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 |
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to 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, |
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the Washington's Birthday Celebration gradually has evolved into |
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a grand celebration entailing numerous events in the United |
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States and in Mexico; spectators and participants enjoy marching |
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bands and floats, spectacular fireworks displays, food, games, |
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and 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Washington's |
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Birthday Celebration Association on their patriotism and their |
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dedication and extend best wishes to them for a joyous 116th |
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birthday celebration; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the association as an expression of highest regard from the Texas |
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Senate. |
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Zaffirini |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on January 29, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |