H.R. No. 2615
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Isaiah Tellez has been named a finalist in the Texas
Folklife 2011 Big Squeeze accordion contest; and
WHEREAS, A sixth-grade student at De Zavala Middle School in
Pasadena, Isaiah began playing bass guitar at the age of eight and
the accordion two years later; he comes from a musical family that
includes his father, Federico Tellez, and his uncle, Jorge Tellez,
who both perform in a conjunto group; just 12 years old, Isaiah is
the youngest accordionist to advance to the finals in the five-year
history of the event; and
WHEREAS, This talented entertainer was one of only four
finalists selected to advance at the semifinals competition held at
the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin on April 30,
2011; he will perform in the finals on June 4 during the 22nd annual
Accordion Kings and Queens Festival held in Houston, appearing
before a crowd that last year numbered more than 6,000; the 2011 Big
Squeeze grand prize winner will receive a package valued at $4,500
that includes a new Hohner accordion and studio recording time; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah Tellez is contributing to the unique cultural
and artistic fabric of the Lone Star State at a remarkably young
age, and he is indeed a source of pride to his family and community;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Isaiah Tellez on being named a
finalist in the Texas Folklife 2011 Big Squeeze accordion contest
and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Isaiah Tellez as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Hernandez Luna
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2615 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House