Bill Text: TX HR47 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled


Bill Title: Commemorating Cinco de Mayo 2013.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-02-21 - Reported enrolled [HR47 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR47-Enrolled.html
 
 
  H.R. No. 47
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         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   
 
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