82R9338 JH-D
By: Gutierrez H.R. No. 482
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Legendary musician Ramon Ayala has demonstrated
great generosity and civic spirit by presenting an annual Christmas
Posada in Hidalgo for more than a decade; and
WHEREAS, A superstar with thousands of devoted fans and
numerous Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards to his credit, Mr. Ayala has
dedicated himself to helping his fellow residents celebrate the
holidays by staging the posada in conjunction with the Hermes Music
Foundation and the City of Hidalgo; and
WHEREAS, The Ramon Ayala Christmas Posada was first presented
in 2000, and the event is highlighted by a toy giveaway in which
children line up at the musician's house to receive a ticket for a
free gift; the presents delight some 10,000 youngsters each year
and are an especially treasured holiday tradition for those from
disadvantaged backgrounds; and
WHEREAS, The posada also includes a mass and a nativity
reenactment, and the day comes to an exciting close when the man
known as El Rey del Accordeon--the King of the Accordion--joins
with other performers to present a free concert; and
WHEREAS, Though he has brought enjoyment to countless music
fans over the course of his career, Ramon Ayala is equally devoted
to bringing the joy of the holiday season to all members of his
community, and his efforts are indeed deserving of recognition;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Ramon Ayala for his role in presenting the
annual Ramon Ayala Christmas Posada in Hidalgo 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 Mr. Ayala as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.