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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Oak Cliff Coalition for the Arts is sponsoring |
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its annual Cinco de Mayo parade and street festival in the Oak Cliff |
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area of Dallas in May 2016; and |
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WHEREAS, Dedicated to promoting the arts and education, the |
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Oak Cliff Coalition for the Arts sponsors cultural events and funds |
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scholarships in the community; and |
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WHEREAS, Commemorating the victory of Mexican troops led by |
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Texas-born General Ignacio Zaragoza over the French at the Battle |
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of Puebla on May 5, 1862, the annual Oak Cliff Cinco de Mayo parade |
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includes floats, marching bands, school groups, and other community |
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participants; and |
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WHEREAS, The celebration's street festival will feature |
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performances by local musicians and dancers, as well as booths |
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offering food and local merchandise and a Community Pavilion; |
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proceeds from the festival will help support the coalition's |
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scholarship fund; and |
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WHEREAS, Drawing as many as 20,000 people every year, the Oak |
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Cliff Cinco de Mayo parade and street festival is a highly |
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anticipated event, bringing together neighbors and visitors to |
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commemorate a vital moment in history and to share in the traditions |
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of a rich and dynamic culture; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize the 2016 Oak Cliff Coalition for the |
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Arts Cinco de Mayo parade and street festival and extend to its |
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organizers, participants, and visitors best wishes for a memorable |
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and enjoyable day; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the coalition as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |