SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 407

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the McAllen High School Mariachi Oro band, which recently won the Class 6A mariachi state championship title; and

WHEREAS, The members of Mariachi Oro brought home their second championship title at their second state finals appearance, taking first place among the 12 ensembles in their category at the Southwest Performing Arts Center in San Antonio; and

WHEREAS, These young musicians have demonstrated great talent and perseverance throughout the school year, and band members can take great pride in their outstanding performance; and

WHEREAS, Under the superior leadership and expertise of their director and instructor, Alex Treviño, the members of Mariachi Oro have developed exceptional musicianship, teamwork, and discipline; and

WHEREAS, McAllen High School and the City of McAllen are proud of Mariachi Oro members for their hard work, their impressive skills, and their enthusiasm and spirit; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend the members of the McAllen High School Mariachi Oro band for their hard work and dedication and congratulate them on winning the Class 6A mariachi state championship; and, be it further

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

Hinojosa

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 23, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate