H.R. No. 511

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Mariachi Cascabel from Rio Grande City High School achieved great distinction with its performance at the 2023 University Interscholastic League State Mariachi Festival; and

WHEREAS, On February 24 and 25, Mariachi Cascabel joined the Lone Star State's other top mariachi competitors at the Seguin High School Performing Arts Center; turning in an exceptional showing, the band was awarded a Superior Rating in Division 1; and

WHEREAS, The members of Mariachi Cascabel are Karla Treviño, Dayna Paola Cantu, Melody Sol Quiroz, Maily Fernández, Zierra Denali Martinez, Michelle Aurora Meraz, Jesus Antonio Villarreal, Aliya Renee García, Josue Nuñez, Carlos Roel Castillo, Litzy Brigitte Gudiño, Marilee Leal, Osler Leon Elizondo, Alvaro Sanchez, Roberto Ramírez, Rolando Ramírez, Joseph Barrera, Carlos Olivarez, Danniel Andres Barrera, and Jose Luis Aviña; the students were ably guided by staff member Marcos A. Zarate; and

WHEREAS, These talented young musicians have proudly represented their school, and they are a source of great pride for their fellow students and their many supporters in the community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Mariachi Cascabel from Rio Grande City High School on its exemplary performance at the 2023 UIL State Mariachi Festival and extend to all those associated with the band sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

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

Guillen

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 511 was adopted by the House on March 7, 2023, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House