By Cuellar of Webb H.R. No. 404 74R8083 KMP-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Under the spirited direction of Francisco Javier 1-2 Sosa II, the Mariachi Los Tigres del Sur has won the hearts of 1-3 audiences across the nation; and 1-4 WHEREAS, This exceptional group includes talented students 1-5 from the band, choir, and orchestra at Martin High School in Laredo 1-6 who have devoted countless hours to developing authentic vocal 1-7 techniques, instrumental skills, and stage presence; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Dressed in their spectacular charro costumes, these 1-9 energetic young musicians have devoted themselves to preserving the 1-10 rich history and tradition of mariachi music for future generations 1-11 of Texans; and 1-12 WHEREAS, The Mariachi Los Tigres del Sur has performed at 1-13 many important civic and educational events, including the Texas 1-14 Bandmasters Convention, the Texas State School Board and 1-15 Superintendent Convention, and the National Civic League 1-16 Convention, and have won numerous awards in state competitions; and 1-17 WHEREAS, The Tigers of the South have benefited greatly from 1-18 the tireless efforts of Mr. Sosa, a former student director of the 1-19 Mariachi Javelina at Texas A&M University at Kingsville; and 1-20 WHEREAS, The Martin High School mariachi has made many 1-21 notable contributions toward preserving an important aspect of 1-22 Texas' cultural heritage, and it is indeed appropriate that it be 1-23 given special legislative recognition at this time; now, therefore, 1-24 be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-2 Legislature hereby commend the director and members of the Martin 2-3 High School Mariachi Los Tigres del Sur for their outstanding 2-4 musical accomplishments; and, be it further 2-5 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-6 prepared for display in a prominent location at Martin High School 2-7 as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of 2-8 Representatives.