H.R. No. 1202 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Andrew Trevino of McAllen High School has achieved great distinction with his selection to the Texas Music Educators Association 2023 All-State Mariachi Ensemble; and WHEREAS, The highest honor a Texas music student can receive, the All-State designation is awarded each year to 1,830 youth who advance through competitions to earn spots in 18 ensembles sponsored by the Band, Orchestra, and Vocal Divisions; All-State students participate in three days of concert rehearsals at the annual state TMEA Clinic/Convention; the 2023 TMEA concert performances took place on February 11 at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio; and WHEREAS, A violinist for the McAllen High Mariachi Oro, Mr. Trevino was named to the All-State Mariachi Ensemble for the second consecutive year; the McAllen group is ably led by instructor Alex Trevino and has collected seven state championships over the past eight years; moreover, in 2023, the McAllen Independent School District was again included on the list of Best Communities for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation; and WHEREAS, This talented young musician has proudly represented McAllen High, and he is a source of great pride for his fellow students and his many supporters in the community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Andrew Trevino on his selection to the 2023 TMEA All-State Mariachi Ensemble and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Trevino as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Guerra ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1202 was adopted by the House on April 28, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House