HRES 1269
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Cinco de Mayo holiday.
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Bill overview
This resolution recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Cinco de Mayo. It highlights the holiday’s commemoration of the Battle of Puebla in 1862, where Mexican forces successfully defended against the French army. The resolution emphasizes the importance of Mexican independence, the spirit of resistance, and the connection between Mexican and American communities. It encourages the celebration of Cinco de Mayo and its associated values.
Key provisions
- Recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Cinco de Mayo.
- Commemorates the Battle of Puebla and Mexico's victory over France.
- Highlights the importance of Mexican independence and the fight for freedom.
- Acknowledges the connection between Mexican and American communities.
- Encourages the observation of Cinco de Mayo with ceremonies and activities.
Who is affected
- Mexican-American communities
- Mexican communities
- People of the United States
Notable changes
- The resolution does not introduce any changes to existing laws.
- It primarily serves as a statement of recognition and encouragement.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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119th CONGRESS — 2d Session
H. RES. 1269
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Cinco de Mayo holiday.
Whereas May 5, or Cinco de Mayo
in Spanish, is celebrated 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, one of the many battles that the Mexican people won in their long and brave fight for independence, freedom, and democracy;
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 between 1861 and 1867, and bolstered the resistance movement;
Whereas the success of Mexico at the Battle of Puebla reinvigorated 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 Battle 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
; and
Whereas Cinco de Mayo—
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;
That the House of Representatives—
recognizes the historic struggle of the people of Mexico for independence and freedom, which Cinco de Mayo commemorates; and
encourages the people of the United States to observe Cinco de Mayo with appropriate ceremonies and activities.