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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Mariachi Oro of McAllen High School distinguished |
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itself with an exceptional showing at the 2017 University |
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Interscholastic League State Mariachi Festival on March 10 and 11 |
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in San Antonio; and |
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WHEREAS, Performing among groups from 72 other schools, the |
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members of Mariachi Oro displayed great skill, energy, and passion, |
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becoming one of the 12 schools at the competition to earn Division 1 |
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Superior ratings from all of the contest's judges; in addition, |
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McAllen was one of only two schools to have each of its members |
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recognized with the event's highest honor, an Outstanding Performer |
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Medal; out of more than 1,400 participants, just 51 received this |
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prestigious award; and |
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WHEREAS, Guided by directors Alex Treviño and David Moreno, |
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the accomplished musicians who make up Mariachi Oro include Jared |
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Hurtado, Anthony Cisneros, Cristian Contreras, Miguel Maciel, |
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Analee Rodríguez, Destiny Negrete, Brianna Ramos, Kamryn Ramírez, |
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Alex Treviño, Katherine Pérez, Alan Maciel, Saúl Ruiz, Neri |
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Fuentes, and Christopher Echavarría; and |
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WHEREAS, The talented and hardworking members of Mariachi Oro |
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have proved themselves to be a premier ensemble, and they may take |
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justifiable pride in their significant achievements; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Mariachi Oro of McAllen High School |
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on its success at the 2017 University Interscholastic League State |
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Mariachi Festival and extend to all those associated with the group |
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sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Canales |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1943 was adopted by the House on May |
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12, 2017, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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