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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Eduardo Garza Jr. of Mission earned great |
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distinction by winning the Conjunto 18-21 Anthony Ortiz Jr. Prize |
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at the 2019 Texas Folklife Big Squeeze Accordion Contest finals, |
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held May 11 at the Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 2007, the Big Squeeze competition |
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showcases talented young Texans from across the state who play |
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traditional styles of accordion music, including Cajun, conjunto, |
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polka, and zydeco; the event is presented by Texas Folklife, a |
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nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the Lone Star |
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State's diverse cultures and living heritage; and |
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WHEREAS, A student at Palmview High School, Eddie Garza |
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advanced to the Austin competition following his outstanding |
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performance in the April 13 Big Squeeze Talent Showcase held in |
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Palmview; in earning the title of state champion in the conjunto |
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18-to-21 age group, he was presented with a cash prize and a Hohner |
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accordion; and |
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WHEREAS, Through his outstanding musical ability and his |
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enduring commitment to excellence, Eddie Garza has brought great |
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pride to his family, his school, and his community, and he may |
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indeed look forward to a future bright with promise; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Eduardo Garza Jr. on winning the |
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Conjunto 18-21 Anthony Ortiz Jr. Prize in the 2019 Texas Folklife |
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Big Squeeze Accordion Contest and extend to him sincere best wishes |
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for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Garza as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Longoria |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1836 was adopted by the House on |
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May |
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24, 2019, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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