HR 9075

1	House Resolution
2	A resolution designating April 17, 2009, as "Bay of Pigs
3	Memorial Day" in Florida and commending the Bay of Pigs
4	Museum and Library of the 2506 Assault Brigade for its
5	excellent work in preserving photos and memorabilia of the
6	history of the Bay of Pigs Invasion.
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8	WHEREAS, on January 1, 1959, a Communist dictator seized
9	the government of the Republic of Cuba, occasioning a massive
10	exodus of Cuban nationals, most of whom immigrated to the United
11	States, and
12	WHEREAS, men and women of both American and Cuban origin
13	determined that only an armed invasion could overthrow the
14	Communist dictatorship subjugating the people of Cuba, and, on
15	April 17, 1961, almost 1,500 men, trained, directed, armed, and
16	equipped by the United States, landed on the southern coast of
17	Cuba in an area known as "Bahia de Chochinos" or "Bay of Pigs,"
18	and
19	WHEREAS, during the next few days, in the course of a
20	battle against an army immensely superior in manpower,
21	firepower, and supplies, nearly 100 men lost their lives,
22	including several who were captured and immediately
23	assassinated, and
24	WHEREAS, the greater part of the remaining forces was
25	captured, and, after being imprisoned for close to 20 months,
26	these men were ransomed by President John F. Kennedy and
27	returned to the United States, where they became productive
28	members of this nation's society, never, however, forgetting
29	their beloved native land, and
30	WHEREAS, April 17, 2009, marks the 48th anniversary of the
31	Bay of Pigs Invasion, an event held in the hearts of all who
32	long for the liberation of the Republic of Cuba, NOW, THEREFORE,
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34	Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of
35	Florida:
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37	That the Florida House of Representatives:
38	(1)  Designates April 17, 2009, as "Bay of Pigs Memorial
39	Day" in Florida;
40	(2)  Expresses its great respect for and admiration of all
41	members of Brigada de Asalto 2506 (Assault Brigade 2506), both
42	living and deceased, and joins them in their fervent desire for
43	the liberation from Communist dictatorship of the Republic of
44	Cuba and its oppressed people; and
45	(3)  Commends the Bay of Pigs Museum and Library for its
46	excellent work in preserving photos and memorabilia of the
47	history of the Bay of Pigs Invasion.
48	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be
49	presented to Brigada de Asalto 2506 as a tangible token of the
50	sentiments expressed herein.

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