H.R. No. 62
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, The Washington's Birthday Celebration Association,
  in conjunction with its affiliated organizations, is presenting
  Laredo's 122nd commemoration of George Washington's birthday from
  January 24 through February 25, 2019; and
         WHEREAS, Every year, citizens of Laredo mark the birthday of
  the Father of Our Country, in tribute to a champion of liberty who
  is revered in countries throughout the Americas; for nearly a
  century, the observance has been organized by the Washington's
  Birthday Celebration Association, which is led this year by its
  2018-2019 president, Jay Puig; and
         WHEREAS, Since the celebration's beginning as a two-day
  affair in 1898, it has gradually evolved into a grand festival
  encompassing numerous events and drawing some 400,000 people; those
  attending the festivities enjoy marching bands and parade floats,
  spectacular fireworks displays, food, games, and performances by
  entertainers from both sides of the border; additionally, the
  association annually selects two individuals to portray George and
  Martha Washington at various celebration events, and this year the
  honor has gone to Ernest Martin Bruni III and Anna Isabel Alvarez;
  and
         WHEREAS, This much-anticipated celebration exemplifies the
  spirit and enthusiasm of Laredoans and the pride they take in their
  city and country; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize the members of the Washington's
  Birthday Celebration Association for their patriotism and
  dedication and extend to them sincere best wishes for a joyous 122nd
  Washington's Birthday Celebration; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the association as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  King of Uvalde
 
 
Bonnen of Brazoria Guerra Oliverson
 
Allen Guillen Ortega
 
Allison Gutierrez Pacheco
 
Anchia Harless Paddie
 
Anderson Harris Parker
 
Ashby Hefner Patterson
 
Bailes Hernandez Paul
 
Beckley Herrero Perez
 
Bell of Kaufman Hinojosa Phelan
 
Bell of Montgomery Holland Price
 
Bernal Howard Ramos
 
Biedermann Huberty Raney
 
Blanco Hunter Raymond
 
Bohac Israel Reynolds
 
Bonnen of Galveston E. Johnson of Dallas Rodriguez
 
Bowers J. Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
 
Buckley Johnson of Harris Rose
 
Bucy Kacal Rosenthal
 
Burns King of Hemphill Sanford
 
Burrows King of Parker Schaefer
 
Button King of Uvalde Shaheen
 
Cain Klick Sheffield
 
Calanni Krause Sherman, Sr.
 
Canales Kuempel Shine
 
Capriglione Lambert Smith
 
Clardy Landgraf Smithee
 
Cole Lang Springer
 
Coleman Larson Stephenson
 
Collier Leach Stickland
 
Cortez Leman Stucky
 
Craddick Longoria Swanson
 
Cyrier Lozano Talarico
 
Darby Lucio III Thierry
 
Davis of Dallas Martinez Thompson of Brazoria
 
Davis of Harris Martinez Fischer Thompson of Harris
 
Dean Metcalf Tinderholt
 
Deshotel Meyer Toth
 
Dominguez Meza Turner of Dallas
 
Dutton Middleton Turner of Tarrant
 
Farrar Miller VanDeaver
 
Flynn Minjarez Vo
 
Frank Moody Walle
 
Frullo Morrison White
 
Geren Muñoz, Jr. Wilson
 
Gervin-Hawkins Murphy Wray
 
Goldman Murr Wu
 
González of Dallas Neave Zedler
 
González of El Paso Nevárez Zerwas
 
Goodwin Noble Zwiener
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 62 was adopted by the House on January
  30, 2019, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House