SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 75
WHEREAS, Cinco de Mayo is a date of great importance for the Mexican and Chicano communities as it marks the victory of the Mexican Army over the French at the Battle of Puebla; and
WHEREAS, the victory demonstrated to Mexican citizens that they could repel superior fighting power, instilled national pride, improved the international stature of Mexican President Juarez, and discouraged further American and European invasions of Mexico and Latin America; and
WHEREAS, the day is observed by Mexican-Americans in Missouri and throughout the nation as a celebration of cultural pride and a show of respect for the rights of people everywhere to enjoy in the fruits of self determination:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the Senate of the Ninety-first General Assembly, Second Regular Session, the House of Representatives concurring therein, hereby designate the month of May as "Hispanic Cultural Month" and urge the Governor to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the State of Missouri to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate be instructed to prepare properly inscribed copies of this resolution for the Governor and each member of Missouri's Congressional delegation.