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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 491
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WHEREAS, El Mariachi Tejano de Sam Houston in Arlington has |
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consistently delighted audiences, and its members are a source of |
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pride to their classmates at Sam Houston High School, their |
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families, and all of their supporters in the Arlington community; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, In February 2009, the talented group traveled to |
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Austin to participate in the SchoolJam Texas Battle of the Bands; |
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competing against five non-mariachi bands, they put on an |
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outstanding show, and members Greg Chavez and Marissa Ocampo |
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earned the titles of best vocalist and best overall performer, |
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respectively; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the leadership of director Marta Ocampo, |
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the members of El Mariachi Tejano de Sam Houston have |
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demonstrated great dedication in their pursuit of their musical |
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education, and it is a pleasure to recognize them for their |
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outstanding record of achievement; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby honor El Mariachi Tejano de Sam Houston for |
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its many accomplishments and extend to its members sincere best |
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wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be |
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prepared for the band as an expression of high regard from the |
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Texas Senate. |
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Davis |
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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 March 20, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |