Bill Text: TX SR7 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 7 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Recognizing the members of the Washington's Birthday Celebration Association in Laredo.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2015-01-28 - Reported enrolled [SR7 Detail]

Download: Texas-2015-SR7-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 7
	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, Veronica Castillon,
	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 118th celebration will take place from January 22
	through February 23, 2015; 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, 84th
	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 118th
	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



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on January 28, 2015.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate