By Olivo H.C.R. No. 294 76R16876 GMW-D HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, Mariachi Cultural of University High School in Waco 1-2 recently won first place at the 1999 Bank One Tucson International 1-3 Mariachi Conference in Tucson, Arizona, and this auspicious 1-4 achievement provides a fitting opportunity to recognize this 1-5 estimable ensemble; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Established by Jose A. Ni?o in March 1997, the 1-7 University High School Mariachi Cultural is a voluntary group of 1-8 students who perform the culturally rich mariachi music while 1-9 playing traditional instruments and wearing authentic costumes; and 1-10 WHEREAS, The award-winning members of Mariachi Cultural 1-11 include Sexton "Matt" Felan V, Ernest Galindo, Jr., Daniel Garcia, 1-12 David Garcia, Archie Hatten IV, Amy Henderson, Stephanie Johnson, 1-13 Jessica Lopez, Leticia Marquez, Kimberly Perez, Jimmie Pringle, 1-14 Cristella Rojo, John Valdez, Jeremy Ybarra, Jesse Ybarra, and 1-15 Jessica Ybarra; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Since it debuted on April 26, 1997, at the LULAC 1-17 Bilingual Head Start Parents Recognition Banquet, Mariachi Cultural 1-18 has built a loyal following through its myriad performances; in 1-19 addition to having appeared on the international cable station 1-20 Univision, the group has performed at many notable events, 1-21 including quinceaneras, weddings, receptions, funerals, 1-22 presentations, birthday parties, special masses, and serenades; and 1-23 WHEREAS, This talented group has garnered a host of 1-24 accolades, which include receiving a superior rating in solo and 2-1 ensemble UIL Competition in February 1998; after attending the Bank 2-2 One Tucson International Mariachi Conference in 1998 and being 2-3 voted one of the event's best groups, Mariachi Cultural recently 2-4 returned to the annual event on April 21-22, 1999, and earned first 2-5 place honors, with Mr. Ni?o claiming the Mariachi Director-Teacher 2-6 of the Year award; and 2-7 WHEREAS, Mariachi Cultural is truly an outstanding and 2-8 accomplished ensemble, and it is indeed appropriate to pay tribute 2-9 to it at this time; now, therefore, be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-11 hereby honor Mariachi Cultural of University High School and extend 2-12 to its members sincere best wishes for continued success and 2-13 happiness; and, be it further 2-14 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-15 prepared for Mariachi Cultural and director Jose A. Nino as an 2-16 expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives and 2-17 Senate.