H.R. No. 484
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The award-winning ranchera and norteña band Grupo
Sólido has made vital contributions to the music industry in Texas
and beyond; and
WHEREAS, Hailing from El Paso, this accomplished band takes
inspiration from music on both sides of the border; Grupo Sólido
traces its origins to 1998, when brothers Ben De León, Medardo
Garza, and Amado Garza and their lifelong friend, Rolando
Benavides, recorded a demo and sent it to Freddie Records; the band
roster has evolved over the years with the addition of past member
Temo Gómez and current members Elijio Salinas and Fernando Trevino;
and
WHEREAS, Grupo Sólido earned acclaim with its debut album,
Hasta la cima del cielo, which was nominated for both Grammy and
Latin Grammy awards in the Best Tejano Album category; the band has
gone on to release numerous other records, including a live album,
En vivo contigo, and Latin Grammy nominees Vuelve and Cuidado; the
group won a Grammy in the Best Tejano Album category for Nadie como
tú in 2001 and a Latin Grammy in the same category for Sentimientos
in 2015; and
WHEREAS, Drawing from the rich traditions of regional Mexican
music, the members of Grupo Sólido have distinguished themselves
with their exceptional talent and dedication to their craft, and
they are indeed deserving of recognition for their outstanding
record of achievement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Grupo Sólido for its contributions to
the music industry and extend to its members sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the band as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Guillen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 484 was adopted by the House on March
7, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House