[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1604 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1604

 Honoring the bicentennial anniversary of Mexican independence and the 
   centennial anniversary of the beginning of the Mexican Revolution.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 30, 2010

Ms. Roybal-Allard (for herself, Mr. Serrano, Mr. Hinojosa, Mr. Sablan, 
 Mr. Ortiz, Ms. Richardson, Mrs. Napolitano, Mr. Gutierrez, Mr. Pastor 
   of Arizona, Mr. Cuellar, and Mr. Berman) submitted the following 
   resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Honoring the bicentennial anniversary of Mexican independence and the 
   centennial anniversary of the beginning of the Mexican Revolution.

Whereas, on September 16, 2010, Mexico will celebrate two centuries of 
        independence and proud membership in the community of nations;
Whereas 2010 also marks 100 years since the start of the Mexican Revolution, 
        which ultimately led to the ratification of the Mexican Constitution of 
        1917;
Whereas, in the early hours of September 16, 1810, the Catholic priest Miguel 
        Hidalgo y Costilla rang the bells of his church in the small town of 
        Dolores to summon his congregation before issuing the now famous ``Grito 
        de Dolores'' (Cry of Dolores), exhorting them to fight for independence 
        from colonial rule;
Whereas that call to arms reverberated across Mexico, inspiring an outpouring of 
        support for the nascent rebellion;
Whereas the Mexican people's brave fight for independence against their colonial 
        oppressors paralleled the United States' own struggle for freedom during 
        the American Revolution;
Whereas after more than a decade of struggle, Mexico finally achieved its 
        independence from Spain with the signing of the Treaty of Cordoba in 
        Veracruz, Mexico, on August 24, 1821;
Whereas, on September 16, 2010, President Calderon will commemorate the passage 
        of 200 years since the ``Grito de Dolores'' by ringing the bells of the 
        Palacio Nacional (National Palace) and offering a ``grito'' for the 21st 
        century, publically recommitting Mexico to the ideals of liberty and 
        democracy;
Whereas President Calderon has declared 2010 to be the ``Ano de la Patria'' 
        (Year of the Nation) and called on his fellow citizens to set Mexico on 
        a new ``trajectory toward development and progress'';
Whereas a strong relationship with Mexico is critical to the future security and 
        prosperity of the United States;
Whereas Mexican-Americans have contributed immeasurably to the fabric of 
        national life, enriching the United States both culturally and 
        economically with their music, literature, cuisine, and entrepreneurial 
        spirit;
Whereas the United States and Mexico share more than a border, embracing a 
        common set of values and aspirations;
Whereas the relationship between the United States and Mexico has developed and 
        matured over the past 200 years; and
Whereas the ability of the United States and Mexico to meet their many shared 
        challenges over the next 200 years will depend on continuing to 
        strengthen the ties that bind the two nations: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) joins the people of Mexico in celebrating the 
        bicentennial anniversary of Mexican independence and the 
        centennial anniversary of the beginning of the Mexican 
        Revolution;
            (2) recognizes the many wonderful contributions that 
        Mexican-Americans have made to life in the United States; and
            (3) looks forward to stronger ties and closer collaboration 
        between the people of the United States and Mexico in 
        confronting their many shared challenges in the 21st century.
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