TITLE: Commemorating the 2013 Oak Cliff Coalition for the Arts Cinco de Mayo parade and street festival.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the 2013 Oak Cliff Coalition for the Arts Cinco de Mayo parade and street festival.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Oak Cliff Coalition for the Arts is sponsoring its annual Cinco de Mayo parade and street festival in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas in May 2013; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to promoting the arts and education, the Oak Cliff Coalition for the Arts sponsors cultural events and funds scholarships in the community; and WHEREAS, Commemorating the victory of Mexican troops led by Texas-born General Ignacio Zaragoza over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, the annual Oak Cliff Cinco de Mayo parade includes floats, marching bands, school groups, and other community participants; and WHEREAS, The celebration's street festival will feature performances by local musicians and dancers, as well as booths offering food and local merchandise and a Community Pavilion; proceeds from the festival will help support the coalition's scholarship fund; and WHEREAS, Drawing as many as 20,000 people every year, the Oak Cliff Cinco de Mayo parade and street festival is a highly anticipated event, bringing together neighbors and visitors to commemorate a vital moment in history and to share in the traditions of a rich and dynamic culture; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby recognize the 2013 Oak Cliff Coalition for the Arts Cinco de Mayo parade and street festival and extend to its organizers, participants, and visitors best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable day; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the coalition as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Alonzo Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 535 was adopted by the House on March 7, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House