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