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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 has continued |
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its long tradition of excellence with an outstanding 2018-2019 |
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season; and |
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WHEREAS, On February 9, 2019, Mariachi Oro captured the 6A |
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crown at the Texas Association of Mariachi Educators state |
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competition, a win that marked the fifth for the ensemble in the |
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program's history; in addition, the group brought home a number of |
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sectional accolades; and |
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WHEREAS, These accomplished young musicians further sealed |
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their reputations as champions at the University Interscholastic |
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League State Mariachi Festival on February 23; the group's |
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spectacular performance garnered Division 1 Superior ratings from |
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each of the contest's judges, as well as the coveted UIL Sweepstakes |
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Award; moreover, all of the group's members earned Outstanding |
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Performer medals, an honor that only 2 of the 72 competing ensembles |
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achieved; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to its exceptional record of achievement |
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in competition, Mariachi Oro has entertained countless spectators |
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over the years through its performances at a wide range of venues, |
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from the Texas State Capitol to the Hollywood Bowl; and |
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WHEREAS, Through their hard work, dedication, and commitment |
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to excellence, the talented members of Mariachi Oro have proven |
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themselves time and again as one of the premier mariachi bands in |
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the Lone Star State, and they are a source of great pride to their |
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school, families, and community; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Mariachi Oro of McAllen High School |
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on a successful 2018-2019 season and extend to all those associated |
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with the group sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mariachi Oro as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |