HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012000 - 2000-208 , 1Cf
IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALFORNIA
In the Matter of Resolution No. 2000/208
Declaring May 5, 2000, as
"Cinco de Mayo Day" in
Contra Costa County to
Commemorate this Significant
Event in Mexico History
WHEREAS, the Mexican National Army, under the command of General Ignacio
Zaragoza did, on May 5, 1562, 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, 1567; 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 Friday, May 5, 2000, 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 FURTHER 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 2nd of May 2000.
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 2nd day of May
2000.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the
Board and County Administrator
Deputy
Introduced
Emma Kuevor, Affirmative Action Officer
Resolution No. 2000/208