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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Legendary musician Ramon Ayala has demonstrated |
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great generosity and civic spirit by presenting an annual Christmas |
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Posada in Hidalgo for more than a decade; and |
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WHEREAS, A superstar with thousands of devoted fans and |
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numerous Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards to his credit, Mr. Ayala has |
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dedicated himself to helping his fellow residents celebrate the |
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holidays by staging the posada in conjunction with the Hermes Music |
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Foundation and the City of Hidalgo; and |
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WHEREAS, The Ramon Ayala Christmas Posada was first presented |
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in 2000, and the event is highlighted by a toy giveaway in which |
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children line up at the musician's house to receive a ticket for a |
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free gift; the presents delight some 10,000 youngsters each year |
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and are an especially treasured holiday tradition for those from |
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disadvantaged backgrounds; and |
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WHEREAS, The posada also includes a mass and a nativity |
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reenactment, and the day comes to an exciting close when the man |
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known as El Rey del Accordeon--the King of the Accordion--joins |
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with other performers to present a free concert; and |
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WHEREAS, Though he has brought enjoyment to countless music |
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fans over the course of his career, Ramon Ayala is equally devoted |
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to bringing the joy of the holiday season to all members of his |
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community, and his efforts are indeed deserving of recognition; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Ramon Ayala for his role in presenting the |
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annual Ramon Ayala Christmas Posada in Hidalgo and extend to him |
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sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Ayala as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |