SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 670
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize members of Conjunto Halcón, a talented musical
ensemble from Los Fresnos High School that is performing in the
rotunda at the State Capitol on May 8, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Conjunto is a unique musical style that has roots
in South Texas and is heavily influenced by Latin American
performance traditions; and
WHEREAS, Conjunto Halcón was formed at Los Fresnos High
School in 2012 under the guidance of musician and educator Juan
Longoria Jr.; the ensemble represents one of a select few public
school conjunto programs in the state, and it has grown to
include more than 35 student musicians; and
WHEREAS, Conjunto Halcón helps keep the conjunto tradition
alive by performing at schools and community events around the
state; this year, the group will showcase their skills at the
Rancho Alegre Conjunto Festival in Austin and the Tejano Conjunto
Festival in San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, The talented members of Conjunto Halcón have
developed excellent teamwork and discipline, and they are a
source of great pride for Los Fresnos High School and the Los
Fresnos community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend the members of Conjunto Halcón of Los
Fresnos High School for their success in performing and in
preserving a proud South Texas music tradition and extend to them
best wishes for a memorable performance at the State Capitol;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the group 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 April 24, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate