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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Residents of Corpus Christi are paying tribute to |
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one of the state's musical legends on March 24-25, 2017, at Fiesta |
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de la Flor, a celebration of the life and legacy of Selena |
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Quintanilla, presented by CITGO; and |
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WHEREAS, Organized by the Quintanilla family and the Corpus |
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Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau, the festival annually |
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honors Selena by showcasing the community and culture in which she |
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took such pride; CITGO, a longtime leader in the Corpus Christi |
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business community, is generously sponsoring this event; and |
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WHEREAS, Among the scheduled performers are some of the most |
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popular and acclaimed artists on the local and national Latin music |
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scene, including A. B. Quintanilla y Elektro Kumbia, La Mafia, |
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Jimmy Gonzalez y Grupo Mazz, Adalberto and the Latin Breed, Pete |
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Astudillo, Las Fenix, David Marez, Isabel Marie, the B-Side |
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Players, and Finding Friday; the event will also feature the Madame |
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Tussauds Hollywood Selena wax figure and guest appearances by |
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actresses Jackie Cruz from the hit Netflix series Orange Is the New |
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Black and Jackie Guerra from the film Selena; and |
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WHEREAS, Selena will forever hold a special place in the |
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hearts of fans in Texas and beyond, and this festival provides a |
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welcome opportunity to remember the vibrant "Queen of Tejano" and |
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celebrate the joy her music continues to bring; now, therefore, be |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 2017 Fiesta de la Flor and |
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extend to all those involved sincere best wishes for a successful |
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and memorable event. |
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Hunter |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2054 was adopted by the House on May |
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25, 2017, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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