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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A respected organization that celebrates the |
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traditional conjunto music of South Texas, the Conjunto Heritage |
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Taller is making a valuable contribution to the rich cultural |
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legacy of the Lone Star State; and |
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WHEREAS, In the five years since it was formed, the Conjunto |
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Heritage Taller has carried forth its mission of preserving and |
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perpetuating conjunto, the lively folk music featuring the button |
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accordion and the bajo sexto stringed instrument that is rooted in |
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the region's Hispanic communities; and |
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WHEREAS, Music instruction is a big part of the |
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organization's efforts; based in San Antonio, it provides lessons |
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in accordion and bajo sexto and also organizes public performances |
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where students get a chance to take the stage; in keeping with its |
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motto, "musica tradicional for youth of all ages," the Conjunto |
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Heritage Taller teaches young and old alike, with students ranging |
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in age from seven to 80; and |
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WHEREAS, The organization has also taken part in conferences |
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that focus on conjunto and presents special concerts to showcase |
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the music, such as its annual Dia de Los Muertos Altar and Concert |
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in early November; and |
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WHEREAS, The board of directors that guides this worthwhile |
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organization includes president Adan Ybarra, vice president |
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Rodolfo Lopez, treasurer Ruben Arciniega, secretary Robert de Leon, |
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and board members Ramon Gonzalez, Carol Rodriguez, and Gloria |
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Saavedra; and |
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WHEREAS, Music education is provided by master accordion |
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instructors Bene Medina, Lorenzo Martinez, and Gilbert "Foxy" |
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Garcia, master bajo sexto instructor Jesus "Chucho" Perales, and |
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assistant accordion instructor Juan Garcia, with vital support |
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provided by program coordinator Marisela Barrera; and |
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WHEREAS, By ensuring that this inspiring folk music lives on, |
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these individuals and the other members of the Conjunto Heritage |
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Taller are helping to maintain the unique and vibrant culture of the |
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Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the Conjunto Heritage Taller for its |
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efforts to uphold traditional conjunto music in Texas and extend |
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best wishes to the organization for continued success; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Conjunto Heritage Taller as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |