Bill Text: TX HR143 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

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

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-01-25 - Reported enrolled [HR143 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR143-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 143

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Washington's Birthday Celebration Association,
in conjunction with its affiliated organizations, is presenting
Laredo's 120th commemoration of George Washington's birthday from
January 19 through February 20, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Every year, citizens of Laredo mark the birthday of
the Father of Our Country, in tribute to a champion of liberty who
is revered in countries throughout the Americas; for nearly a
century, the observance has been organized by the Washington's
Birthday Celebration Association, which is led this year by its
2016-2017 president, Eddie Villarreal; and
WHEREAS, Since the celebration's beginning as a two-day
affair in 1898, it has gradually evolved into a grand festival
encompassing numerous events and drawing some 400,000 people; those
attending the festivities enjoy marching bands and parade floats,
spectacular fireworks displays, food, games, and performances by
entertainers from both sides of the border; additionally, the
association annually selects two individuals to portray George and
Martha Washington at various celebration events, and this year the
honor has gone to Douglas Blair Howland and Linda Lopez-Howland;
and
WHEREAS, This much-anticipated celebration exemplifies the
spirit and enthusiasm of Laredoans and the pride they take in their
city and country; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize the members of the Washington's
Birthday Celebration Association for their patriotism and
dedication and extend to them sincere best wishes for a joyous 120th
Washington's Birthday Celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the association as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Raymond
Straus Goldman Oliverson
Allen Gonzales of Williamson Ortega
Alonzo González of El Paso Paddie
Alvarado Gooden Parker
Anchia Guerra Paul
Anderson of Dallas Guillen Perez
Anderson of McLennan Gutierrez Phelan
Arévalo Hefner Phillips
Ashby Hernandez Pickett
Bailes Herrero Price
Bell Hinojosa Raney
Bernal Holland Raymond
Biedermann Howard Reynolds
Blanco Huberty Rinaldi
Bohac Hunter Roberts
Bonnen of Brazoria Isaac Rodriguez of Bexar
Bonnen of Galveston Israel Rodriguez of Travis
Burkett Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
Burns Johnson of Harris Rose
Burrows Kacal Sanford
Button Keough Schaefer
Cain King of Hemphill Schofield
Canales King of Parker Schubert
Capriglione King of Uvalde Shaheen
Clardy Klick Sheffield
Coleman Koop Shine
Collier Krause Simmons
Cook Kuempel Smithee
Cortez Lambert Springer
Cosper Landgraf Stephenson
Craddick Lang Stickland
Cyrier Larson Stucky
Dale Laubenberg Swanson
Darby Leach Thierry
Davis of Dallas Longoria Thompson of Brazoria
Davis of Harris Lozano Thompson of Harris
Dean Lucio III Tinderholt
Deshotel Martinez Turner
Dukes Metcalf Uresti
Dutton Meyer VanDeaver
Elkins Miller Villalba
Faircloth Minjarez Vo
Fallon Moody Walle
Farrar Morrison White
Flynn Muñoz, Jr. Wilson
Frank Murphy Workman
Frullo Murr Wray
Geren Neave Wu
Gervin-Hawkins Nevárez Zedler
Giddings Oliveira Zerwas
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 143 was adopted by the House on January
25, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House