SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 300
WHEREAS, La Joya High School is celebrating the 35th
anniversary of the founding of its Grupo Folklórico Tabasco and
Mariachi Los Coyotes programs in 2017; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1982, both Grupo Folklórico
Tabasco and Mariachi Los Coyotes are dedicated to promoting and
preserving the folklore and culture of Mexico, Spain, and Latin
America through music and dance; over the years, the ensembles
have performed for such dignitaries as Presidents George H. W.
Bush and Bill Clinton, Governors Mark White and Ann Richards, and
numerous members of the United States Congress; the recipients of
state, national, and international recognition, the groups have
been showcased at the French Quarter Festival in New Orleans and
have twice been invited to the Nice Carnival in France; today,
the folklórico group is ably guided by director Cristóbal Rojas,
while the mariachi ensemble benefits from the leadership of
director Martin Cantu; and
WHEREAS, In addition to educating students on the vibrant
heritage of the Spanish-speaking world, both programs have
helped increase student retention rates and academic success at
La Joya High; many of the groups' performers have earned
individual honors, and most have continued their education at
colleges and universities that offer cultural scholarships; some
have gone on to perform professionally; and
WHEREAS, Over the last three and a half decades, Grupo
Folklórico Tabasco and Mariachi Los Coyotes have provided
countless La Joya High students with greater cultural awareness
and a means of self-expression, and this special occasion
presents a welcome opportunity to pay tribute to these worthwhile
programs; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commemorate the 35th anniversary of the
founding of Grupo Folklórico Tabasco and Mariachi Los Coyotes at
La Joya High School and extend to all those associated with the
two groups sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution be prepared for the
ensembles as an expression of high regard 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 February 27, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate