SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 549
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Premont mariachi band, which recently took second
place at the state 1A mariachi competition; and
WHEREAS, The students of Premont displayed exceptional
talent and a remarkable sense of timing in securing this
hard-earned achievement; in a close competition, they followed
behind the Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco band, which took the top
prize; and
WHEREAS, Now in its fourth year, the state mariachi meet is
both a friendly competition and a unifying event for young
musicians; the tradition of mariachi is a hybrid art form steeped
in overlapping histories; it combines elements of Spanish,
Native American, and African cultures, cross-pollinating the
rhythms, melodies, and storylines that define each culture; and
WHEREAS, The outstanding student musicians of Premont
demonstrated their true competitive spirits in performing in
this unique discipline; members of a mariachi group play various
instruments and sing complex lyrics and melodies in Spanish while
executing synchronized dance steps; and
WHEREAS, Mastering this unique art form is indeed an
accomplishment; performing it in competition is an extraordinary
achievement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend the Premont mariachi band for its
impressive second-place finish in the state 1A competition; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
these fine young musicians as an expression of esteem from the
Texas Senate.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 26, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate