H.R. No. 48

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, For the past 27 years, citizens of Grand Prairie
	have taken part in an annual Cinco de Mayo celebration that has
	become a treasured tradition in the community among people of every
	ethnic heritage, and in the year 2014, the city's residents will
	once again join together for this notable occasion; and
	WHEREAS, Sponsored by a number of local businesses and
	organizations, the event pays tribute to this significant date in
	history while positively affecting the lives of area students
	through the donation of scholarship funds; and
	WHEREAS, This year's celebration would not be possible
	without the hard work and dedication of its notable Cinco de Mayo
	Committee of Grand Prairie members, who once again have set as their
	goal making this popular event the best ever; and
	WHEREAS, Cinco de Mayo commemorates the stunning victory
	achieved by Mexican troops over an invading French army at the
	battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862; led by General Ignacio Zaragoza
	Seguin, an untrained militia of some 4,500 Mexicans routed 6,500
	French soldiers, considered to be among the best military troops in
	the world; and
	WHEREAS, In celebrating Cinco de Mayo, we honor the ideals of
	freedom and self-determination and the willingness to take on
	seemingly overwhelming odds in behalf of a worthwhile cause, and it
	is a pleasure to join the citizens of Grand Prairie in observing
	this proud day in Mexican history, a day whose significance
	continues to speak to people around the world; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
	Legislature hereby recognize the 27th annual Cinco de Mayo
	celebration in Grand Prairie and extend to all those involved
	sincere best wishes for a memorable event.
	Alonzo
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 48 was adopted by the House on
	February 18, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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	Chief Clerk of the House