HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-1           WHEREAS, For 18 years Tejano legend La Mafia has created and
 1-2     performed a singular brand of music for countless fans throughout
 1-3     the world, and it is indeed a privilege to welcome the members of
 1-4     this internationally renowned group to the State Capitol; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Based in Houston, La Mafia's current lineup includes
 1-6     Oscar De la Rosa, David de la Garza, Armando "Mando" Lichtenberger,
 1-7     Jr., Eutimio "Tim" Ruiz, and Michael Aguilar; these notable
 1-8     musicians have recently completed their much-anticipated new album,
 1-9     Euforia, which represents yet another major breakthrough for the
1-10     band; and
1-11           WHEREAS, La Mafia's steady stream of hits runs the gamut from
1-12     heart-wrenching ballads to pop-influenced cumbias to rock-laced
1-13     boleros, and the popularity of the band, dubbed "los idolos de
1-14     America," has continued to grow as more and more people flock to
1-15     join the legions who already are ardent fans of these notable
1-16     Texans; and
1-17           WHEREAS, A two-time Grammy Award winner, La Mafia was honored
1-18     for Best Tejano/Mexican American Performance in 1997 and 1998; the
1-19     band was also nominated for Best Latin Pop Performance in 1995 and
1-20     has been recognized by numerous organizations and associations,
1-21     both in the United States and abroad; and
1-22           WHEREAS, Music is a truly international language, and by
1-23     sharing their uplifting melodies and evocative rhythms with the
1-24     world, the members of La Mafia have made a vital contribution to
 2-1     our musical tapestry while having a positive effect on the lives of
 2-2     people from many different cultures; now, therefore, be it
 2-3           RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas
 2-4     hereby pay tribute to the members of La Mafia for their outstanding
 2-5     contributions to the world of music and recognize March 22, 1999,
 2-6     as La Mafia Day at the Capitol; and, be it further
 2-7           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-8     prepared for the members of La Mafia in commemoration of this event
 2-9     and as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of
2-10     Representatives and Senate.
                                                                    Oliveira
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             President of the Senate              Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.C.R. No. 5 was adopted by the House on March
         22, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House
               I certify that H.C.R. No. 5 was adopted by the Senate on
         March 22, 1999, by a viva-voce vote.
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                                                 Secretary of the Senate
         APPROVED:  _____________________
                            Date
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                          Governor