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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Fiesta de la Flor, presented by CITGO, is marking |
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its fifth anniversary in Corpus Christi on April 12 and 13, 2019; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Offering residents an opportunity to celebrate the |
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life and legacy of a musical legend, Selena Quintanilla, the |
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festival was established by the Quintanilla family and the Corpus |
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Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau; it is presented by CITGO, a |
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pillar of the city's business community; and |
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WHEREAS, Selena's influence is still felt today among artists |
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across the musical spectrum, and accordingly, the event showcases a |
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wide array of performers, among them Leslie Grace, Little Joe Y La |
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Familia, Jay Perez, Mariachi Campanas de America, Erick Y Su Grupo |
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Massore, Gilbert Velasquez and Friends featuring David Marez, Joe |
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Posada, Ricardo Castillon, Oscar G and Stevie D, Jenny and the |
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Mexicats, Raulito con Grupo Remedio, Lucky Joe, Isabel Marie, and |
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JonMikael Mrez; the festival also highlights the community and |
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culture that nurtured Selena's talent; and |
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WHEREAS, Forever in the hearts of her fans, Selena continues |
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to inspire innumerable people around the world, and this event |
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allows Texans to express their enduring affection for the vibrant |
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"Queen of Tejano" and her music; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 2019 Fiesta de la Flor and |
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congratulate all those involved on the fifth anniversary of this |
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noteworthy event. |