H.R. No. 2653

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Jackelyn Rosalee Barrera of Roma received a Best Mariachi Vocalist in the U.S. award at the 20th annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza National Vocal Competition held in San Antonio in 2014; and

WHEREAS, Nearly 1,000 young mariachi musicians participated in the contest, considered the world's largest and most prestigious such event, and Jackie Barrera took home top honors in the high school vocalist category; in March 2016, she traveled with fellow competition winners to Michigan to take part in a three-day concert residency, performing on a bill with the renowned Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Barrera is a student at Roma High School, where she has distinguished herself as a violinist in the award-winning Mariachi Nuevo Santander; she has earned Best Performer recognition at the University Interscholastic League State Mariachi Festival, and in 2014, she appeared as a vocal finalist on Telemundo's La Voz Kids; and

WHEREAS, Jackie Barrera has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to excellence in developing her musical talent, and her hard work and dedication are paving the way for a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Jackelyn Rosalee Barrera on winning a Best Mariachi Vocalist in the U.S. award at the 2014 Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza National Vocal Competition and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Barrera as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Guillen

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2653 was adopted by the House on May 28, 2017, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House