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          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 221          WHEREAS, The 88th annual Charro Days Fiesta took place in   Brownsville from February 27 through March 1, 2025; and            WHEREAS, The idea for the event was conceived by local   business leaders who sought to raise the spirits of their fellow   community members during the Great Depression, and the first   Charro Days Fiesta was held in February 1938; since its   inception, the binational festival has honored the spirit of the   charros, the Mexican cowboys who are considered heroes of the   borderlands, and attendees often dress in the cowboys'   traditional costumes; the early years of festivities also   included horse-drawn parade floats, elegant costume balls,   street parties, and fireworks launched with a traditional joyful   yell, known as a "grito"; and            WHEREAS, The City of Matamoros in Mexico has played an   integral role in the success of the Charro Days Fiesta; in years   past, international bridges were opened during the festival so   that friends and family from across the border could share in the   celebration; today, the sister cities host the Hands Across the   Border ceremony, when the mayors of Matamoros and Brownsville   meet to officially begin the week of festivities; and            WHEREAS, Each year, the Charro Days Fiesta showcases the   rich history and culture of the Brownsville and Matamoros   communities, and this festive occasion is indeed deserving of   special recognition; now, therefore, be it            RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby commemorate the 88th annual Charro Days   Fiesta and extend sincere appreciation to all those who helped   bring this year's event to fruition.     Hinojosa of Nueces                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on March 31, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate