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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Each year on September 16, Mexicans and Hispanics of |
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Mexican descent celebrate Mexico's independence from Spain, |
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recalling the historic events of that day in 1810; and |
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WHEREAS, Diez y Seis de Septiembre marks the beginning of the |
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revolution that occurred after years of oppressive rule by Spain; |
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Catholic priest and national hero Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla touched |
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off the long-simmering rebellion when he ordered the arrest of |
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native Spaniards in the town of Dolores and encouraged the |
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indigenous peoples of Mexico to overthrow the brutal Spanish |
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regime; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, Father Hidalgo is revered as the father of |
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Mexican independence, and his patriotic heroism continues to |
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inspire oppressed people of all nationalities; the legacy of this |
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remarkable man and his message of solidarity evoke heartfelt |
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feelings of pride and patriotism among those who celebrate this |
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momentous historical event; and |
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WHEREAS, El Grito de Independencia, or the "Shout of |
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Independence," is on the lips of those who pay homage to the courage |
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and perseverance of Father Hidalgo and his unlikely band of |
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revolutionaries, and the defiant, yet hopeful cry of "Mexicanos, |
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Viva Mexico" is uttered in proud tribute to their memory; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize Diez y Seis de Septiembre, 2016, and |
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pay tribute to the many native Mexicans who gave their lives in the |
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quest for freedom and independence. |
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Alonzo |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 87 was adopted by the House on |
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February 19, 2015, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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