By Olivo H.C.R. No. 293 76R16860 MDM-D HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas Legislature is proud to congratulate Jose 1-2 Nino on his selection as the 1999 Mariachi Director-Teacher of the 1-3 Year at the annual Bank One Tucson International Mariachi 1-4 Conference; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Mr. Nino's honor includes the opportunity to serve 1-6 as an advisor for next year's conference, where he will also teach 1-7 and present a lecture to other mariachi directors; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Born on April 23, 1974, in Freeport, to Jose G. 1-9 Nino, Jr., and Lupe Nino, this remarkable gentleman was inspired by 1-10 his parents' love of music very early in his life; he began playing 1-11 the guitar at the age of two and the piano when he was seven; he 1-12 started arranging music and directing mariachi groups at the age of 1-13 13, and since that time he has served as a clinician and a mariachi 1-14 consultant for school districts; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Mr. Nino graduated from Brazosport High School and 1-16 moved to Waco in 1992; he attends Baylor University and also shares 1-17 his expertise as a musical specialist at Provident Heights 1-18 Elementary School and as a consultant at University High School, 1-19 where he directs the school's Mariachi Cultural musical group; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Under Mr. Nino's expert direction, Mariachi Cultural 1-21 received a prestigious honor by winning first place at the 1-22 International Mariachi Conference when it competed against many 1-23 skilled groups from throughout the United States and Mexico; and 1-24 WHEREAS, Mr. Nino is supported in all his endeavors by his 2-1 friends and devoted family, which includes his beloved 5-year-old 2-2 son, Miguel A. Nino; and 2-3 WHEREAS, This outstanding educator has enriched the lives of 2-4 countless Texans through his work, and it is a great pleasure to 2-5 honor him at this time; now, therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-7 hereby congratulate Jose Nino on his recent selection as the 1999 2-8 Mariachi Director-Teacher of the Year at the Bank One Tucson 2-9 International Mariachi Conference and extend to him best wishes for 2-10 continued success and happiness; and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-12 prepared for Mr. Nino as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-13 House of Representatives and Senate.