I selected five cultural events that I feel represent the unique character of my Congressional District. The first oil west of the Mississippi River was discovered in Corsicana in 1894, while drilling for water. May. It celebrates the Mexican Mestizo and Zapotec Indians triumph over Napolean III's occupying French army. The celebration of the day when Texas received word that President Lincoln had freed the slaves. Ennis The Ennis Polka Festival is an annual event celebrating the rich Czechoslovakian heritage in the Ennis community.
Activities range from the wearing of traditional Native American dress to ceremonial dance.
Organizers of all five North Texas events have agreed to participate in the Local Legacies project, and have been invited to join me in Washington at a special event honoring all participants at the Library of Congress in May 2000. Selected materials from each selected Local Legacy event will be permanently enshrined in the Library of Congress and posted on their web site. I am honored to represent what I feel is the most culturally rich Congressional Districts in Texas.