By: Zaffirini S.R. No. 651 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 1-3 recognize the Mariachi Los Tigres del Sur who are directed by 1-4 Francisco Javier Sosa II for their fine work in preserving an 1-5 important part of Texas culture; and 1-6 WHEREAS, This delightful group has received accolades from 1-7 audiences across the nation; the group includes skillful and 1-8 artistic students from the orchestra, choir, and band at Martin 1-9 High School in Laredo; and 1-10 WHEREAS, These gifted young men and women have studied 1-11 carefully in order to be sure that they are using authentic voice 1-12 techniques, realistic and beautiful costumes, and superb 1-13 instrumental procedures; and 1-14 WHEREAS, The Tigers of the South are quite lucky to have as 1-15 their director the dynamic Mr. Sosa, formerly student director of 1-16 the Mariachi Javelina at Texas A&M University at Kingsville; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Contributing to their community in a unique way, 1-18 they are preserving the rich history and tradition of mariachi 1-19 music for future generations of Texans; and 1-20 WHEREAS, These splendid young musicians have frequently won 1-21 awards in state competitions; they have performed at countless 1-22 educational and civic occasions that include the National Civic 1-23 League Convention, the Texas State School Board and Superintendent 2-1 Convention, and the Texas Bandmasters Convention; and 2-2 WHEREAS, The efforts the Mariachi Los Tigres del Sur have 2-3 made toward perpetuating the tradition of mariachi music are highly 2-4 commendable; the group certainly merits legislative recognition; 2-5 now, therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-7 74th Legislature, hereby applaud the remarkable director and 2-8 members of the Martin High School Mariachi Los Tigres del Sur for 2-9 their outstanding musical contributions to our great state; and, be 2-10 it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-12 group as an expression of the highest esteem of the Texas Senate. 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 President of the Senate 2-15 I hereby certify that the above 2-16 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-17 on April 10, 1995. 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 Secretary of the Senate 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Member, Texas Senate