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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Residents of Corpus Christi are paying tribute to |
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one of the state's musical legends April 17-18, 2015, at Fiesta de |
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la Flor: A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Selena Quintanilla |
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Perez; and |
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WHEREAS, Organized by the Quintanilla family and the Corpus |
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Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau, the festival fittingly |
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honors Selena by showcasing the community and culture in which she |
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took such pride; it is intended as an annual event; and |
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WHEREAS, Among the scheduled performers are some of the most |
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popular and acclaimed artists on the local and national Latin music |
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scene, among them Chris Perez, A. B. Quintanilla y Los Kumbia Kings |
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Allstarz, Los Lobos, Little Joe y la Familia, Los Palominos, Nina |
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Diaz, Las Fenix, Stefanie Montiel, and the Jay Perez Band; the event |
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will also include a screening of the hit 1997 film Selena; and |
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WHEREAS, The year 2015 marks the 20th anniversary of the |
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tragic and untimely passing of Selena Quintanilla Perez; she will |
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forever hold a special place in the hearts of fans in Texas and |
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beyond, and this festival provides a welcome opportunity to |
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remember the vibrant "Queen of Tejano" and celebrate the joy her |
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music continues to bring; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 2015 Fiesta de la Flor: A |
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Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Selena and extend to all those |
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involved sincere best wishes for a successful and memorable event. |