H.R. No. 1234



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Texas may soon be adding a new name to its roster of 
homegrown musical superstars as Gerardo Lopez of Eagle Pass 
continues to impress audiences with his exceptional talent; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Lopez was one of 20 gifted musicians selected 
among thousands of contestants from across the nation to 
participate in the program, "Nuevas Voces de America," or "New 
Voices of America"; created by Grammy Award-winning producer Emilio 
Estefan for Telemundo, the reality-based program debuted on 
February 13, 2005, and continues until May 22, when the winner will 
be chosen and awarded a cash prize and a recording contract; and
	WHEREAS, The objective of the show is to discover the next 
Latino pop star through a selection process in which viewers vote 
and contestants undergo intensive vocal training and physical 
makeovers; with the U.S. Spanish-language television network 
reaching more than 90 percent of Hispanic viewers in America, the 
program promotes and showcases young Latino talent at its best and 
increases their profile throughout the country; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Eagle Pass, Mr. Lopez was born on March 
1, 1982, to Gerardo Arturo and Alma A. Lopez; in 1999, he graduated 
from Eagle Pass High School-C.C. Winn Campus, where he was a drum 
major, a member of the jazz band, and a vocalist for the mariachi 
school band, Aguilas de Oro; the 23-year-old recently graduated 
from Baylor University with a degree in art design; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to his impressive showing for the 
Telemundo program, Mr. Lopez has garnered a number of previous 
honors, including first place as male vocalist at the 1999 Texas A&M 
International University Fiesta de Mariachi competition in Laredo 
and first place at a 2001 mariachi competition sponsored by 
Lincoln/Ford and Mariachi Vargas in San Antonio; and
	WHEREAS, Gerardo Lopez has brought great pride to his family 
and community, and it is a tribute to his talent and dedication that 
he has achieved wide recognition in the highly competitive 
entertainment industry at such a young age; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Gerardo Lopez on his selection as a 
contestant on the "Nuevas Voces de America" television program and 
extend to him sincere best wishes for success in his promising 
musical career; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Lopez as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                  King of Zavala

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1234 was adopted by the House on April 
29, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House