Senate Passes Bennet-Cornyn Resolution Commemorating Cinco de Mayo
Bipartisan Resolution Recognizes Historical, Cultural Significance of Cinco de Mayo
May 01, 2015
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and John Cornyn (R-TX) to commemorate Cinco de Mayo. The resolution recognizes the historical significance of the 1862 Battle of Puebla and highlights the courage of Mexican forces against the invading French army, as part of their struggle for independence and freedom.