[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 63 (Friday, May 13, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E970]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       IN HONOR OF CINCO DE MAYO

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                             HON. AL GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 12, 2005

  Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, recently in commemoration of 
Cinco de Mayo, I joined community leaders and elected officials from 
the City of Houston in a celebration and parade that paid I tribute to 
Mexican culture. As the Congressman from the 9th District I was honored 
to represent my constituents at this annual event.
  Although Cinco de Mayo marks the Mexican Army's victory over the 
French Army in 1862 at the Battle of Puebla in Mexico, this holiday has 
evolved into a way to celebrate the richness of Mexican culture. Within 
the United States, it is also a way to join with our fellow Mexican-
American brothers and sisters and to learn about their heritage.
  Cinco de Mayo brings our community together. In Houston, we are very 
proud of the great cultural and ethnic diversity of our city. Today, 
Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration in which we take time to enjoy 
the great food, music, art, and people of our Mexican community.
  Mr. Speaker, with this in mind, I feel that it is very important that 
we observe this holiday and the opportunity for cultural celebration of 
the people of this great Nation.

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