1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 454 1-3 WHEREAS, For 18 years Tejano legend La Mafia has created and 1-4 performed a singular brand of music for countless fans throughout 1-5 the world, and it is indeed a privilege to welcome the members of 1-6 this internationally renowned group to the State Capitol; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Based in Houston, La Mafia's current 1-8 lineup includes Oscar De la Rosa, David de la Garza, 1-9 Armando "Mando" Lichtenberger, Jr., Eutimio "Tim" Ruiz, and 1-10 Michael Aguilar; these notable musicians have recently completed 1-11 their much-anticipated new album, Euforia, which represents yet 1-12 another major breakthrough for the band; and 1-13 WHEREAS, La Mafia's steady stream of hits runs the gamut 1-14 from heart-wrenching ballads to pop-influenced cumbias to rock-laced 1-15 boleros, and the popularity of the band, dubbed "los idolos de 1-16 America," has continued to grow as more and more people flock to 1-17 join the legions who already are ardent fans of these notable 1-18 Texans; and 1-19 WHEREAS, A two-time Grammy Award winner, La Mafia was 1-20 honored for Best Tejano/Mexican American Performance in 1997 and 1-21 1998; the band was also nominated for Best Latin Pop Performance 1-22 in 1995 and has been recognized by numerous organizations and 1-23 associations, both in the United States and abroad; and 1-24 WHEREAS, Music is a truly international language, and by 2-1 sharing their uplifting melodies and evocative rhythms with the 2-2 world, the members of La Mafia have made a vital contribution to 2-3 our musical tapestry while having a positive effect on the lives 2-4 of people from many different cultures; now, therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-6 76th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the members of La Mafia 2-7 for their outstanding contributions to the world of music and 2-8 recognize March 22, 1999, as La Mafia Day at the Capitol; and, 2-9 be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 2-11 prepared for the members of La Mafia in commemoration of this 2-12 event and as an expression of high regard by the Texas Senate. 2-13 Gallegos 2-14 Armbrister Harris Ogden 2-15 Barrientos Haywood Ratliff 2-16 Bernsen Jackson Shapiro 2-17 Bivins Lindsay Shapleigh 2-18 Brown Lucio Sibley 2-19 Cain Luna Truan 2-20 Carona Madla Wentworth 2-21 Duncan Moncrief West 2-22 Ellis Nelson Whitmire 2-23 Fraser Nixon Zaffirini 2-24 Perry, President of the Senate 2-25 ______________________________________ 2-26 President of the Senate 2-27 I hereby certify that the above 2-28 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-29 on March 22, 1999. 2-30 ______________________________________ 2-31 Secretary of the Senate 2-32 ______________________________________ 2-33 Member, Texas Senate