SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 265

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Cotulla High School Mariachi Cotuleno band, which won the 3A Division I state mariachi championship title on February 7, 2015; and

WHEREAS, The mariachi group brings together the exemplary talents of 19 young musicians who are dedicated to the historic tradition of mariachi; their first-place finish marks a second consecutive win for the team; and

WHEREAS, These dedicated students have demonstrated great skill and perseverance throughout the school year, and they can take great pride in their outstanding performance; and

WHEREAS, Under the exceptional leadership and expertise of band director Francisco Ramirez, members of Mariachi Cotuleno have developed exceptional teamwork and discipline; and

WHEREAS, The Cotulla High School mariachi band is a source of pride for the fellow students, the faculty, and the Cotulla community, and its members are truly deserving of recognition for their outstanding achievement; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby congratulate the members of Mariachi Cotuleno and extend to them best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the team as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Zaffirini

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 25, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate