H.R. No. 2653
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jackelyn Rosalee Barrera of Roma received a Best
Mariachi Vocalist in the U.S. award at the 20th annual Mariachi
Vargas Extravaganza National Vocal Competition held in San Antonio
in 2014; and
WHEREAS, Nearly 1,000 young mariachi musicians participated
in the contest, considered the world's largest and most prestigious
such event, and Jackie Barrera took home top honors in the high
school vocalist category; in March 2016, she traveled with fellow
competition winners to Michigan to take part in a three-day concert
residency, performing on a bill with the renowned Mariachi Vargas
de Tecalitlán; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Barrera is a student at Roma High School, where
she has distinguished herself as a violinist in the award-winning
Mariachi Nuevo Santander; she has earned Best Performer recognition
at the University Interscholastic League State Mariachi Festival,
and in 2014, she appeared as a vocal finalist on Telemundo's La Voz
Kids; and
WHEREAS, Jackie Barrera has demonstrated a steadfast
commitment to excellence in developing her musical talent, and her
hard work and dedication are paving the way for a future bright with
promise; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jackelyn Rosalee Barrera on
winning a Best Mariachi Vocalist in the U.S. award at the 2014
Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza National Vocal Competition and extend
to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Barrera as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Guillen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2653 was adopted by the House on May
28, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House