TX SR644

Texas Senate Resolution 644 officially commemorates Cinco de Mayo 2025, honoring the Mexican victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862

The battle resulted in nearly 500 French soldiers killed compared to fewer than 100 Mexican troops, despite the Mexican forces being poorly armed and greatly outnumbered

General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín, who led the victorious Mexican forces, was born in Presidio La Bahía near present-day Goliad, Texas, giving the holiday particular significance to Texans

The resolution recognizes Cinco de Mayo as part of Texas's cultural fabric, celebrated through parades, speeches, historical reenactments, and showcasing Mexican music, food, art, and traditions

Adopted by the Texas Senate on May 31, 2025, sponsored by Senator Menéndez