HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011992 - 1992-283 IN THE BOARD OF, SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Declaring }
May 4, 1992 - May 10, 1992 �
as "Cnco de Maya Meek" in "` ) Resolution No. 921283
Contra Costa County )
WHEREAS, on May 5, 2862 the Army' of Mexico met, engaged in conflict
and defeated French forces at the Battle of Puebla; and
WHEREAS, though outnumbered and by comparison untrained, the
Mexican troops exhibited great courage and self-sacrifice to
,successfully repeal the invasion of 'their land by foreign forces; `
and
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WHEREAS, this victory exemplifies the determination and
perseverance embodied in the proud cultural history of people of
Mexican origin; and
WHEREAS, Cinco 'de Mayo is recognized as a day which symboli