[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 128 Introduced in House (IH)]
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 128
Recognizing the 250th anniversary of Laredo, Texas.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 1, 2005
Mr. Cuellar (for himself, Mr. Barton of Texas, Mr. Culberson, Mr. Al
Green of Texas, Mr. McCaul of Texas, Mr. Conaway, Mr. Paul, Mr.
Hinojosa, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Neugebauer, Mr. Gonzalez, Mr. Bonilla, Mr.
Doggett, Mr. Ortiz, Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas, Mr.
Butterfield, and Mr. Smith of Texas) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing the 250th anniversary of Laredo, Texas.
Whereas in 2005, Laredo, Texas, one of the oldest cities in the United States,
will celebrate the 250th anniversary of its founding;
Whereas over the span of its history, Laredo has been ruled under seven flags,
including the flags of France, Spain, Mexico, the Republic of Rio
Grande, Texas, the Confederacy, and the United States;
Whereas in 1755, Spanish settlers founded Laredo as a Spanish settlement, and in
1840, for 11 months, Laredo became its own nation, the Republic of
Grande;
Whereas in 1845, the annexation of Texas by the United States led to the
declaration of war against Mexico and to the signing of the Treaty of
Guadalupe Hidalgo, under which Laredo officially became part of Texas,
where it remains a proud part of the rich history of the State of Texas;
Whereas today, located at the center of the primary trade route connecting
Canada, the United States, and Mexico, Laredo is the most important
inland port of the United States, a gateway to increased trade with
Mexico, and the fastest growing city east of the Rocky Mountains;
Whereas known today as both the city under seven flags and the gateway city,
Laredo has greatly benefited from its colorful history and culture, and
its urban core continues to be reinvigorated as commercial areas,
residential communities, and diverse populations make this city their
home; and
Whereas starting on January 16, 2005, and ending in December 2005, Laredo will
celebrate its achievements, history, and culture with a yearlong
anniversary celebration: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes the 250th
anniversary of Laredo, Texas.
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