HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011999 - 99-222 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
In the Matter of Resolution No. 99/222
Declaring May S, 1999, as
"C"inco de Mayo Day" in
Contra Costa County to
Commemorate this Significant
Event in Mexican History
WHEREAS, the Mexican .National Array, under the command of General
Ignacio Zaragoza dig, on May S, 1862, at the City of Puebla, engage itself in fierce
combat with the French Army; and
WHEREAS, the Soldiers of Mexico exhibited such bravery, heroism and
dedicated defense of their country that they defeated the invading army of France;
and
WHEREAS, this defeat brought about the decline of the French Army and led
to its ultimate defeat on July 19, .1867; and
WHEREAS, this heroic action by the Mexican Army brought to an end the
plans of the invading army to conquer the entire American continent thereby
changing the course of history.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of
Contra Costa County does hereby proclaim Wednesday, May S, 1999, as "Cinco de
Mayo Day" in Contra Costa County to honor and recognize the courage of the
Mexican people and the Mexican National Army as displayed by their valiant defense
of their country,
BE IT FVRTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors invites the
citizens of Contra Costa County to join in the observance and celebration of Cinco de
Mayo.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 46 Day of
May 1999.
I hereby certify that the forgoing is a true and correct copy of an Order
entered on the minutes of said Board of Supervisors on the date aforesaid
Witness my Hand and Seal
of the.board of Supervisors
affixed on this 4`s Day of May,
1999.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk
of the Board and County
Administrator
By.,
Deputy
Introduced By:
Emma Kuevor, Affirmative Action Officer
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