Washington, May 6 -- Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia issued the following press release:
U.S. Representatives Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29), Juan Vargas (D-CA-52), Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13), and Emily Randall (D-WA-06) led their colleagues in introducing a resolution to commemorate Cinco de Mayo. The resolution recognizes the historical significance of the 1862 Battle of Puebla and the courage of the Mexican people in their fight for freedom, independence, and democracy.
"Feliz Cinco de Mayo! Today, we honor the courage of the Mexican people at the Battle of Puebla and the resilience that defines our shared history. Cinco de Mayo is more than a date. It is a reminder of what's possible when people stand up to oppression and defend their future,"...