Bill Text: TX HR47 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commemorating Cinco de Mayo 2013.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: (Passed) 2013-02-21 - Reported enrolled [HR47 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-HR47-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 47 | ||
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| WHEREAS, Texans and many other Americans are joining with our | ||
| neighbors south of the Rio Grande on May 5, 2013, to celebrate Cinco | ||
| de Mayo, a holiday honoring the legendary Mexican victory over the | ||
| French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862; and | ||
| WHEREAS, After chafing under Spanish colonization for | ||
| several centuries, Mexico declared itself a free and independent | ||
| nation in 1821, but the transition from colonialism was a difficult | ||
| one, and the mid-19th century saw the young nation struggling to | ||
| maintain a stable government; imperial powers in Europe seeking to | ||
| take advantage of Mexico's troubles and recover some of the rich | ||
| territory they had lost during recent independence movements joined | ||
| forces to invade the country in 1861; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Although England and Spain eventually withdrew, the | ||
| French army continued its invasion and by 1862 had begun the march | ||
| inland toward Mexico City; led by the young general Ignacio Seguin | ||
| Zaragoza, a small, poorly armed Mexican militia countered the | ||
| well-outfitted French soldiers at Puebla, a town southeast of the | ||
| capital, and, despite being vastly outnumbered, prevailed and | ||
| soundly defeated the French army; and | ||
| WHEREAS, That victory at Puebla on May 5, 1862, was an | ||
| important event in the history of the Republic of Mexico, for by | ||
| conquering one of the world's finest military forces the courageous | ||
| Mexican soldiers struck a blow against imperialism and foreign | ||
| domination and marked an extraordinary triumph for Mexican | ||
| independence and pride; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Today, the anniversary of that famous battle is | ||
| observed in many U.S. cities as well as in Mexico, but Cinco de Mayo | ||
| celebrations in Texas are unique because they pay tribute to our | ||
| shared heritage with Mexico; General Zaragoza, born in Presidio La | ||
| Bahia near present-day Goliad, Texas, holds a distinctive place in | ||
| history as a true Tejano, a son of both Texas and Mexico, and his | ||
| determination to honor and defend "la patria," the homeland, is as | ||
| inspiring now as it was more than 150 years ago; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Cinco de Mayo pays homage to one of the notable | ||
| events in Mexico's past while celebrating its music, food, art, and | ||
| cherished traditions, and the annual event has truly become a | ||
| special part of the rich cultural fabric of the Lone Star State; | ||
| now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby commemorate Cinco de Mayo, 2013, and encourage | ||
| its observance around the state. | ||
| Alonzo | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 47 was adopted by the House on | ||
| February 18, 2013, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
