By Torres, Farrar                                      H.R. No. 222
       74R5823 KMP-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, Since 1957, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has
    1-2  drawn visitors from around the state and nation, and on February
    1-3  26, 1995, those attending this spectacular exhibition will be
    1-4  treated to Go Tejano Day, a daylong celebration of our state's
    1-5  proud Hispanic heritage; and
    1-6        WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Houston Chronicle and Miller Lite,
    1-7  Go Tejano Day will be filled with melodic songs and colorful
    1-8  displays as the finest Tejano entertainers in the state are brought
    1-9  together under the roof of the Astrodome for this truly special
   1-10  occasion; last year, crowds turned out in full force to attend the
   1-11  festivities of Go Tejano Day, making it the most popular single
   1-12  event at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo; and
   1-13        WHEREAS, Thanks to the generous support of Pepsi and Fiesta
   1-14  Stores, Go Tejano Day will also feature the final round of the
   1-15  fourth annual Texas State Mariachi Contest, one of the premier
   1-16  competitions of its kind in the world; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, These exciting festivities will not only delight
   1-18  audiences but also will benefit deserving Hispanic students as
   1-19  well; last year, the Go Tejano Day committee presented $175,000 in
   1-20  college scholarships to Hispanic students throughout the state, and
   1-21  this year's fund-raising events promise to be even more successful;
   1-22  and
   1-23        WHEREAS, Go Tejano Day is an important cultural event in our
   1-24  state that has provided educational opportunities to countless
    2-1  young Texans, and it is indeed appropriate that it be given special
    2-2  legislative recognition and support; now, therefore, be it
    2-3        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
    2-4  Legislature hereby commend the sponsors and organizers of Go Tejano
    2-5  Day at the 1995 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for their many
    2-6  outstanding contributions to the State of Texas; and, be it further
    2-7        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
    2-8  prepared for the sponsors and organizers of Go Tejano Day as an
    2-9  expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.