H.R. No. 361
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Mariachi Primer Orgullo of Edinburg High School has
achieved great success, and its members are a source of pride to
their school, their families, and all of their supporters in the
Edinburg community; and
WHEREAS, Since its establishment in 2002, Mariachi Primer
Orgullo has helped many young Texans to further develop their
self-esteem, musical talent, and knowledge of this distinctive
aspect of Mexican culture; and
WHEREAS, Members of the 2008-2009 group include Ezequiel
Bautista, Javier Cardenas, Felix Cruz, Angie Gacia, Edgar Gonzalez,
Luis Hernandez, Rolando Maldonado, Stephanie Maldonado, Jenette
Ornelas, Blanca Paras, Brittany Ramirez, and Eduardo Saenz;
all-city members include Tommy Barret, Everto Cavazos, Rolando
Fuentes, Rachel Hernandez, and Jordan Saenz; and
WHEREAS, These talented young Texans have earned a number of
well-deserved honors; consistently ranked in the top three at
international competitions, they were named Grand Champions at the
Mariachi Vargas International Competition in Corpus Christi, and
members have also been invited to Austin to perform at the State
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, State Representative Aaron Pena has justly
recognized Mariachi Primer Orgullo by authoring this resolution in
its behalf during the Regular Session of the 81st Texas
Legislature; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Mariachi Primer Orgullo of Edinburg High
School for its many achievements and extend to its members sincere
best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the band as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Pena
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 361 was adopted by the House on
February 10, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House