SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 127
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Roberto "El Primo" Pulido for his many contributions to
the state's music industry; and
WHEREAS, Roberto Pulido is a native of Edinburg, and he has
been a leader in the Rio Grande Valley's music scene for many
years; he served as a music teacher for a time in the Pharr-San
Juan-Alamo Independent School District before establishing the
band Los Clasicos; and
WHEREAS, Under his direction, the band developed a unique
musical style that combined the traditional Tejano orchestral
brass sound with the accordion-based sound of conjunto, polka,
and cumbia; this innovative hybrid quickly became popular, and
the band's single "Copa Tras Copa" achieved great success; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his distinguished career,
Roberto Pulido has produced more than 40 albums and performed in
venues across the United States and Mexico; known affectionately
to his fans as "El Primo," he has also produced and appeared in
numerous music videos and television programs; and
WHEREAS, He established the Roberto Pulido Music
Scholarship Endowment Fund at The University of Texas--Pan
American and The University of Texas at Brownsville, and he has
been active in the City of Edinburg Christmas Toy Drive; he is
truly deserving of special recognition for his hard work and his
outstanding achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Roberto Pulido on his exemplary
contributions to the rich musical legacy of South Texas and
extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his
endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 6, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate