Bill Text: TX HR2094 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing Diez y Seis de Septiembre 2021.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-06-02 - Reported enrolled [HR2094 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR2094-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 2094

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Each year, Mexicans and Hispanics of Mexican descent
celebrate Diez y Seis, Mexican Independence Day, as they recall the
historic events of September 16, 1810; and
WHEREAS, Diez y Seis de Septiembre marks the beginning of the
revolution that occurred in Mexico after years of oppressive rule
by Spain; Catholic priest and national hero Miguel Hidalgo y
Costilla touched off the long-simmering rebellion when he ordered
the arrest of native Spaniards in the town of Dolores and encouraged
the indigenous peoples of Mexico to overthrow the brutal Spanish
regime; and
WHEREAS, Today, Father Hidalgo is revered as the father of
Mexican independence; his call for freedom and for social and
economic justice continues to evoke heartfelt feelings of pride and
patriotism at home and to inspire oppressed people of all
nationalities; and
WHEREAS, Every year on September 16, Father Hidalgo's Grito
de Independencia, or "Shout of Independence," is proclaimed by the
president of Mexico from the balcony of the National Palace, as well
as by the governor of each state, and the cry "Viva Mexico" resounds
from the gathered multitudes in tribute to this national hero and
all who took up the long, arduous struggle for self-determination;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize Diez y Seis de Septiembre 2021 and
extend best wishes to the many people in Texas and beyond who are
celebrating this meaningful occasion.
Neave
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2094 was adopted by the House on May
31, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House