SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 475

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Mariachi Azul Y Plata of the Ben Bolt Palito Blanco Independent School District, which recently won its third consecutive state mariachi championship; and

WHEREAS, Mariachi Azul Y Plata won the Class 2A title in its first year in the higher classification, after having won its previous championships in Class 1A; their three musical selections, Jarabe Loco, Entre Mi Vida, and La Fiesta del Mariachi, each received high marks from the judges; and

WHEREAS, These young musicians have demonstrated great talent and perseverance over the course of the school year, and instrumentalists and singers alike can take great pride in their outstanding performance; and

WHEREAS, Under the leadership of director of bands Joe A. Soliz, the members of Mariachi Azul Y Plata have developed exceptional teamwork and musicianship; Mr. Soliz has been given invaluable assistance by assistant director Buddy Garcia, vocal consultant Angelica Yanez, and lead parent manager Rick Torrez; and

WHEREAS, Ben Bolt High School and the people of South Texas are proud of the musicians of Mariachi Azul Y Plata for their hard work and their impressive skills; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend Mariachi Azul Y Plata on winning its third consecutive state mariachi championship title and extend to its members best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for these young musicians as an expression of high regard 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 31, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate