Bill Text: TX HR88 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Diez y Seis de Septiembre (Mexican Independence Day), 2011.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-04-05 - Reported enrolled [HR88 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-HR88-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 88 |
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WHEREAS, Each year on September 16, Mexicans and Hispanics of | ||
Mexican descent celebrate Mexico's independence from Spain, | ||
recalling the historic events of that day in 1810; and | ||
WHEREAS, Diez y Seis de Septiembre marks the beginning of the | ||
revolution that occurred 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, and his patriotic heroism continues to | ||
inspire oppressed people of all nationalities; the legacy of this | ||
remarkable man and his message of solidarity evoke heartfelt | ||
feelings of pride and patriotism among those who celebrate this | ||
momentous historical event; and | ||
WHEREAS, El Grito de Independencia, or the "Shout of | ||
Independence," is on the lips of those who pay homage to the courage | ||
and perseverance of Father Hidalgo and his unlikely band of | ||
revolutionaries, and the defiant, yet hopeful cry of "Mexicanos, | ||
Viva Mexico" is uttered in proud tribute to their memory; now, | ||
therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas | ||
Legislature hereby recognize Diez y Seis de Septiembre, 2011, and | ||
pay tribute to the many native Mexicans who gave their lives in the | ||
quest for freedom and independence. | ||
Alonzo | ||
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Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 88 was adopted by the House on March | ||
31, 2011, by a non-record vote. | ||
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Chief Clerk of the House | ||