H.R. No. 2346

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Shanty Zumaya, a fifth-grade student at Corina Peña Elementary School in Penitas, has earned great distinction for herself and her hometown by advancing to the finals of the third season of La Voz Kids; and

WHEREAS, La Voz Kids, which airs on Telemundo, is a junior version of the American singing competition The Voice in which contestants vie for a five-year recording contract and a $50,000 cash prize supporting their education; invited to participate in the program in January 2015, Shanty impressed all three judges on the panel and ultimately chose Mexican singer and actor Pedro Fernández as her vocal coach; the final round begins on May 2 and will consist of 18 young contestants; and

WHEREAS, Born and raised in Penitas, Shanty is the daughter of Osmin and Maria Zumaya and the sister of two brothers, Samir and Angel; her father has played an especially significant role in nurturing her gifts since she began singing when she was just four years old; she has gone on to perform at the Penitas White Wing Festival and La Posada de Ramon Ayala, and she has served as an opening act for such artists as La Mafia, Los Traileros, Michael Salgado, and Intocable; and

WHEREAS, With her spectacular showing, Shanty Zumaya has demonstrated poise and musical talent befitting a rising star, and she is a source of tremendous pride to her family and community alike; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Shanty Zumaya on her selection as a finalist on La Voz Kids and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Zumaya as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Longoria

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2346 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House