May 9, 2017
85th Legislative Session
Volume 11 Issue 19
Texas
Representative Alonzo commemorates Cinco de Mayo on House Floor
Last Friday, State Representative Roberto R.
Alonzo celebrated Cinco de Mayo on the House floor
through House Resolution 60. Texans and many other
Americans are joined with our neighbors south of the Rio
Grande on May 5, 2017, to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, a
holiday honoring the legendary Mexican victory over the
French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Today, the
anniversary of the Battle of Puebla is observed in many
U.S. cities as well as in Mexico; Cinco de Mayo
celebrations in Texas pay homage to one of the notable
events in Mexico ’s past while highlighting that country ’s
music, food, art, and cherished traditions, and the annual
Pictured: Representative Alonzo along with House Reps
Recognize Cinco de Mayo
celebration has become a special part of the rich cultural
fabric of the Lone Star State.
Join the Cockrell Hill Beautification Association for food, music,
Zumba, face painting and more, as they celebrate the 1 year
anniversary of the community's Kaboom playground.
Bring your blankets to sit down and enjoy entertainment from
the Soto Elementary School Select Choir and Mariachis Los
Unicos from Greiner Middle School. Get active with La Payasita
Que Baila Zumba and games for the kiddos. We will have face
painting, a soccer inflatable and so much more! We will be
raffling 10 El Rancho gift cards for $25 each and other prizes!
We will be honoring our Kaboom top donors at the event!
For more information concerning these topics or to schedule an appointment please call (512) 463-0408 or visit www.house.state.tx.us