R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Lone Star State is widely recognized as the 1-2 Tejano music capital of the world and the Texas House of 1-3 Representatives takes great pride in honoring Tejano music, for 1-4 much like our state, this rich and varied musical style represents 1-5 a blend of both old and new worlds; and 1-6 WHEREAS, The roots of Tejano music pulse in a style called 1-7 conjunto, which represents an incorporation of the corridos and 1-8 rancheras of northern Mexico heartily mixed with the accordion and 1-9 strings of German immigrants; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Always popular in South Texas, the propulsive 1-11 rhythms of Hispanic music first began to be felt in the nation's 1-12 mainstream during the 1960s and 1970s, as Latino artists 1-13 strengthened their influence in rock, pop, and rhythm and blues 1-14 formats; and 1-15 WHEREAS, It was the late Selena Quintanilla-Perez who 1-16 experienced the most dramatic success with the style, however; her 1-17 unique blend of Tejano, cumbia, and rock music styles made the 1-18 Corpus Christi teenager a superstar before her tragic death in 1-19 1995, and she remains a powerful influence even today; and 1-20 WHEREAS, The musical energy of Tejano inspires and fosters 1-21 pride among many people and sells millions of compact discs each 1-22 year, and the music continues to reach larger and larger audiences; 1-23 the 16th Annual Tejano Conjunto Festival in San Antonio drew more 1-24 than 40,000 listeners and even included a conjunto band from Japan; 2-1 and 2-2 WHEREAS, Tejano music represents the rich ethnic heritage and 2-3 history of our state and nation; it is a musical style that has 2-4 become a record of the shared themes and mutual influences of the 2-5 many different cultures within our state, one that reaches deep 2-6 into the heart of Texas, and it is indeed appropriate to recognize 2-7 Tejano music at this time; and 2-8 WHEREAS, Tejano musicians and musicians who perform other 2-9 varieties of Latin music have needed to struggle to receive the 2-10 same rights, protection, and compensation as other music 2-11 performers; now, therefore, be it 2-12 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-13 Legislature hereby encourage the people of Texas: 2-14 (1) to reflect upon and celebrate Tejano music and 2-15 other forms of Latin music; 2-16 (2) to recognize that Tejano musicians and musicians 2-17 who perform other varieties of Latin music deserve the same rights, 2-18 protection, and compensation as other music performers; and 2-19 (3) to provide resources and support for the 2-20 preservation of Latin music. Van de Putte _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 852 was adopted by the House on May 7, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House