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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 222
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased |
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to recognize the members of the Edinburg High School Mariachi |
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group for their contributions to the musical heritage of our |
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state; and |
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WHEREAS, The Mariachi group includes students from three |
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rival high schools in Edinburg who have developed a strong bond |
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through their passion for Mariachi, the music that reflects its |
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Mexican heritage and that appeals to all cultures; and |
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WHEREAS, The members of the Edinburg Mariachi group also |
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play other types of music and perform with their high school bands, |
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orchestras, and choir programs; to be eligible to play with the |
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Edinburg Mariachi group, students must excel in their academic |
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studies as well; and |
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WHEREAS, The Edinburg Mariachi group has performed in a |
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variety of venues and has excelled in local and international |
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competitions; and |
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WHEREAS, The students of the Edinburg High School Mariachi |
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group are outstanding performers, and they exemplify the |
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exceptional talent and the rich cultural heritage of Edinburg; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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80th Legislature, hereby commend members of the Edinburg |
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High School Mariachi group for their unique talent and their |
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dedication to Mariachi music and extend to them best wishes for |
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continued success in the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the members of the Mariachi group as an expression of esteem from |
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the Texas Senate. |
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Hinojosa |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 13, 2007. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |