IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 384 
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Cinco de Mayo 
holiday. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 5, 2025 
Mr. VARGAS (for himself, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Ms. GARCIA of Texas, Ms. RAN-
DALL, Ms. NORTON, Ms. VELA´ZQUEZ, Mr. RUIZ, Ms. RIVAS, Mr. CASTRO 
of Texas, Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ, Mr. VICENTE GONZALEZ of Texas, Mr. 
SOTO, Mr. GARCIA of California, Ms. BARRAGA´N, Ms. POU, Mr. JACKSON 
of Illinois, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. CISNEROS, and Mr. CUELLAR) submitted 
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign 
Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the 
Cinco de Mayo holiday. 
Whereas May 5, or ‘‘Cinco de Mayo’’ in Spanish, is cele-
brated each year as a date of importance by Mexican and 
Mexican-American communities; 
Whereas the Cinco de Mayo holiday commemorates May 5, 
1862, the date on which Mexicans defeated the French 
at the Battle of Puebla, 1 of the many battles that the 
Mexican people won in their long and brave fight for 
independence, freedom, and democracy; 
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•HRES 384 IH 
Whereas the victory of Mexico over France at the Battle of 
Puebla represented a historic triumph for the Mexican 
government during the Franco-Mexican war, fought be-
tween 1861 and 1867, and bolstered the resistance move-
ment; 
Whereas the success of Mexico at the Battle of Puebla rein-
vigorated the spirits of the Mexican people and provided 
a renewed sense of unity and strength; 
Whereas the French army, which had not experienced defeat 
against any of the finest troops of Europe in more than 
half a century, sustained a disastrous loss at the hands 
of an outnumbered and ill-equipped, but highly spirited 
and courageous, Mexican army; 
Whereas the courageous spirit that Mexican General Ignacio 
Zaragoza and his men displayed during the historic Bat-
tle of Puebla can never be forgotten; 
Whereas, in a larger sense, Cinco de Mayo symbolizes the 
right of a free people to self-determination, just as Benito 
Juarez, the president of Mexico during the Battle of 
Puebla, once said, ‘‘El respeto al derecho ajeno es la 
paz’’, meaning ‘‘respect for the rights of others is peace’’; 
Whereas the sacrifice of Mexican fighters was instrumental in 
keeping Mexico from falling under European domination 
while, in the United States, the Union Army battled Con-
federate forces in the Civil War; and 
Whereas Cinco de Mayo— 
(1) serves as a reminder that the foundation of the 
United States was built by people from many countries 
and diverse cultures who were willing to fight and die for 
freedom; 
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(2) serves as a reminder of the close ties between 
the people of Mexico and the people of the United States; 
(3) encourages the celebration of a legacy of strong 
leaders and a sense of vibrancy in communities; and 
(4) serves as a reminder to provide more opportunity 
for future generations: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the historic struggle of the people 
of Mexico for independence and freedom, which 
Cinco de Mayo commemorates; and 
(2) encourages the people of the United States 
to observe Cinco de Mayo with appropriate cere-
monies and activities. 
Æ 
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