SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 515

WHEREAS, Mariachi de Medianoche of Del Rio High School achieved a Division 1 rating at the 2019 University Interscholastic League State Mariachi Festival in Edinburg on February 23; and

WHEREAS, Competing against some of the top high school mariachi bands in Texas, the accomplished musicians of Del Rio High turned in exceptional performances, placing themselves among an elite group of ensembles that garnered a state championship trophy at the contest; and

WHEREAS, Mariachi de Medianoche received valuable contributions from each of its members: Ashley Gutierrez, Lesley Castro, Stephanie Moncada, Itzel Yanez, Alexa Garcia, Elaine Oyama, Eliana Gonzalez, Ruben Flores, Jesus Zertuche, Osvaldo Chacon, Roman Lomas, Caitlyn Clark, Ariana Siller, Victor Garcia, Phebe Pagan, Karla Casillas, Kiana Valadez, and Alejandro Ruiz; these fine young musicians benefited from the able guidance of director Ricardo Rios; and

WHEREAS, Through their skill, hard work, and dedication, the talented members of Mariachi de Medianoche have brought great credit to their school and their community, and they may indeed reflect with pride on their notable achievements; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby congratulate the Del Rio High School mariachi band on earning a Division 1 rating at the 2019 University Interscholastic League State Mariachi Festival and extend to all those associated with the group sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for Mariachi de Medianoche as an expression of high regard by the Texas Senate.

Flores

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 1, 2019.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate