H.R. No. 2714
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The esteemed group Los Paisanos was inducted into
the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center Conjunto Music Hall of Fame
during the 32nd annual Tejano Conjunto Festival in San Antonio in
May 2013; and
WHEREAS, In 1962, brothers Carlos, Juan, Raul, and Gabriel
Johnson, scions of a musical family, formed Los Paisanos in San
Antonio; the band developed a strikingly original style by
incorporating diatonic button accordion, piano accordion, and
keyboards into its arrangements, and audiences thrilled to the
emotional, operatic vocals of front man Carlos "Chalito" Johnson;
and
WHEREAS, Los Paisanos recorded a number of early hits,
including their signature song, "La del Moño Colorado"; evolving
with the times, they scored a gold record in the 1980s with "El
Gorrion y Yo"; although Raul Johnson died in 1996 and Gabriel
Johnson in 2009, Chalito and Juan Johnson continue to perform with
the group from time to time, and they reunited for the induction
ceremony; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, Los Paisanos have brought joy to
innumerable conjunto fans through their distinctive sound and
heartfelt renditions of beloved songs, and this prestigious
accolade is a testament to the enduring appeal of their music; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Los Paisanos on their induction
into the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center Conjunto Music Hall of Fame
and extend to Chalito and Juan Johnson sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Martinez Fischer
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2714 was adopted by the House on May
26, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House