SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 262
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Texas State University's Mariachi Nueva Generación,
  which earned first place in the university category of the 30th
  annual Mariachi Extravaganza competition, which was held in
  December of 2024; and
         WHEREAS, Created in 1997, Mariachi Nueva Generación is a
  musical ensemble course centered in tradition, performance, and
  competition that has established itself among the state's
  leading university mariachi groups; and
         WHEREAS, The acclaimed ensemble first earned top honors at
  Mariachi Extravaganza, the nation's largest mariachi
  competition, in 1999, and it since has earned numerous
  prestigious awards in the ensemble and solo divisions of the
  annual event; and
         WHEREAS, The talented leaders and students of Mariachi
  Nueva Generación maintain a busy schedule of performances on
  campus and at events in the region and offer a variety of mariachi
  workshops and clinics to young Texans across the state, and Texas
  State University is proud to host an annual concert and
  instructional seminar series called Feria del Mariachi every
  spring; and
         WHEREAS, Mariachi is woven deeply into the fabric of Texas
  history and culture; the exemplary performers of Mariachi Nueva
  Generación have made their university and the State of Texas
  proud while honoring a revered musical tradition, and they are
  truly deserving of special recognition for their achievements;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, hereby commend the members and instructors of Texas
  State University's Mariachi Nueva Generación for earning first
  place in the university division of the 2024 Mariachi
  Extravaganza; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  the group as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Zaffirini
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 18, 2025.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate