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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Washington's Birthday Celebration Association, |
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in conjunction with its affiliated organizations, is presenting |
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Laredo's 125th commemoration of George Washington's birthday from |
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January 19 through March 4, 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, Every year, citizens of Laredo mark the birthday of |
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the Father of Our Country, in tribute to a champion of liberty who |
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is revered in countries throughout the Americas; for nearly a |
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century, the observance has been organized by the Washington's |
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Birthday Celebration Association, which is led this year by its |
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2022-2023 president, D. Matthew Gibson; and |
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WHEREAS, Since the celebration's beginning as a two-day |
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affair in 1898, it has gradually evolved into a grand festival |
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encompassing numerous events and drawing some 400,000 people; those |
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attending the festivities enjoy marching bands and parade floats, |
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spectacular fireworks displays, food, games, and performances by |
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entertainers from both sides of the border; additionally, the |
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association annually selects two individuals to portray George and |
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Martha Washington at various celebration events, and this year the |
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honor has gone to Jose A. Palacios Jr. and Linda Cristina Benavides |
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Alexander; and |
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WHEREAS, Other 2023 ambassadors include Leila Leigh Graham |
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and Ricardo Ferdin Jr., who will portray Princess Pocahontas and |
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the Peace Maker Chief of all Nations; the parts of the Abrazo |
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Children will be played by Mila Fernanda Garcia and Francisco |
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Marcel Gonzalez Flores, who are representing the United States, and |
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by Andressa Maria Vazquez Urteaga and Jeremiah Cabrera, who are |
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representing Mexico; and |
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WHEREAS, This much-anticipated celebration exemplifies the |
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spirit and enthusiasm of Laredoans and the pride they take in their |
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city and country; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize the members of the Washington's |
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Birthday Celebration Association for their patriotism and |
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dedication and extend to them sincere best wishes for a joyous 125th |
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Washington's Birthday 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. |