HR 9073

1	House Resolution
2	A resolution observing April 17, 2007, as the 46th
3	anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion.
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5	WHEREAS, on January 1, 1959, a Communist dictator seized
6	the government of the Republic of Cuba, occasioning a massive
7	exodus of Cuban nationals, most of whom immigrated to the United
8	States, and
9	WHEREAS, men and women of both American and Cuban origin
10	determined that only an armed invasion could overthrow the
11	Communist dictatorship subjugating the people of Cuba, and, on
12	April 17, 1961, almost 1,500 men, trained, directed, armed, and
13	equipped by the United States, landed on the southern coast of
14	Cuba in an area known as "Bahia de Cochinos," or "Bay of Pigs,"
15	and
16	WHEREAS, during the next few days, in the course of a
17	battle against an army immensely superior in manpower,
18	firepower, and supplies, nearly 100 men lost their lives,
19	including several who were captured and immediately
20	assassinated, and
21	WHEREAS, the greater part of the remaining forces was
22	captured, and, after being imprisoned for close to 18 months,
23	these men were ransomed by President John F. Kennedy and
24	returned to the United States, where they became productive
25	members of this nation's society, never, however, forgetting
26	their beloved native land, and
27	WHEREAS, April 17, 2007, marks the 46th anniversary of the
28	Bay of Pigs invasion, an event held in the hearts of all who
29	long for the liberation of the Republic of Cuba, NOW, THEREFORE,
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31	Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of
32	Florida:
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34	That the House of Representatives expresses its great
35	respect for and admiration of all members of Brigada de Asalto
36	2506 (Assault Brigade 2506), both living and deceased, and joins
37	them in their fervent desire for the liberation from Communist
38	dictatorship of the Republic of Cuba and its oppressed people.
39	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be
40	presented to Brigada de Asalto 2506 as a tangible token of the
41	sentiments expressed herein.

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