Bill Text: TX SR53 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing the members of the Washington's Birthday Celebration Association on the occasion of its 120th birthday celebration.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-01-25 - Reported enrolled [SR53 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-SR53-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
recognize the members of the Washington's Birthday Celebration | ||
Association and the association's president, Eddie Villarreal, | ||
on their successful annual planning of the celebration of | ||
Washington's Birthday in Laredo; and | ||
WHEREAS, Every year, the citizens of Laredo celebrate the | ||
birthday of the Father of Our Country; the Washington's Birthday | ||
Celebration Association sponsors the celebration to pay tribute | ||
to the memory of George Washington and to his virtues and his | ||
patriotism; the 120th celebration will take place from January 19 | ||
through February 20, 2017; and | ||
WHEREAS, Since its beginning as a two-day event in 1898, | ||
the Washington's Birthday Celebration gradually has evolved into | ||
a grand celebration entailing numerous events in the United | ||
States and in Mexico; spectators and participants enjoy marching | ||
bands and floats, spectacular fireworks displays, food, games, | ||
and entertainers from both sides of the border; and | ||
WHEREAS, The yearly celebrations exemplify the spirit and | ||
enthusiasm of Laredoans and the pride they take in their city and | ||
country; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th | ||
Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Washington's | ||
Birthday Celebration Association on their patriotism and their | ||
dedication and extend best wishes to them for a joyous 120th | ||
birthday celebration; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the | ||
association as an expression of highest regard from the Texas Senate. | ||
Zaffirini | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on January 25, 2017. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |