H.R. No. 1273
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Mariachi Oro of McAllen High School has continued
its long tradition of excellence with an outstanding 2018-2019
season; and
WHEREAS, On February 9, 2019, Mariachi Oro captured the 6A
crown at the Texas Association of Mariachi Educators state
competition, a win that marked the fifth for the ensemble in the
program's history; in addition, the group brought home a number of
sectional accolades; and
WHEREAS, These accomplished young musicians further sealed
their reputations as champions at the University Interscholastic
League State Mariachi Festival on February 23; the group's
spectacular performance garnered Division 1 Superior ratings from
each of the contest's judges, as well as the coveted UIL Sweepstakes
Award; moreover, all of the group's members earned Outstanding
Performer medals, an honor that only 2 of the 72 competing ensembles
achieved; and
WHEREAS, In addition to its exceptional record of achievement
in competition, Mariachi Oro has entertained countless spectators
over the years through its performances at a wide range of venues,
from the Texas State Capitol to the Hollywood Bowl; and
WHEREAS, Through their hard work, dedication, and commitment
to excellence, the talented members of Mariachi Oro have proven
themselves time and again as one of the premier mariachi bands in
the Lone Star State, and they are a source of great pride to their
school, families, and community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Mariachi Oro of McAllen High School
on a successful 2018-2019 season and extend to all those associated
with the group sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mariachi Oro as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Guerra
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1273 was adopted by the House on
April
26, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House