Bill Text: TX HR110 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commemorating Grand Prairie's Cinco de Mayo Parade and Celebration.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-10-19 - Reported enrolled [HR110 Detail]
Download: Texas-2021-HR110-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 110 | ||
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| WHEREAS, For many years, Grand Prairie has hosted a Cinco de | ||
| Mayo parade and festival that has become a beloved tradition for | ||
| residents from all walks of life; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Cinco de Mayo commemorates May 5, 1862, when the | ||
| Mexican army achieved victory over French forces at the Battle of | ||
| Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War; over time, the holiday has | ||
| grown into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, and it has | ||
| gained a great deal of popularity in Mexican American communities; | ||
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| WHEREAS, The Cinco de Mayo event in Grand Prairie kicks off | ||
| with a parade through the city's downtown area and also features an | ||
| assortment of food and entertainment, including performances from | ||
| mariachi bands and folklorico dancers; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Every year, residents and visitors flock to Grand | ||
| Prairie's Cinco de Mayo celebration to share in the vibrant | ||
| traditions that help define Mexican culture, and this occasion | ||
| provides a fitting opportunity to recognize the many ways that the | ||
| community is enriched by the contributions of Mexican Americans; | ||
| now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas | ||
| Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commemorate Grand | ||
| Prairie's Cinco de Mayo Parade and Celebration and extend to its | ||
| organizers sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it | ||
| further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
| prepared for the City of Grand Prairie as an expression of high | ||
| regard by the Texas House of Representatives. | ||
| Turner of Tarrant | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 110 was adopted by the House on | ||
| October 14, 2021, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
