H.R. No. 512 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Mariachi Grulla de Plata from Grulla High School in Rio Grande City achieved great distinction with its performance at the 2023 University Interscholastic League State Mariachi Festival; and WHEREAS, On February 24 and 25, Mariachi Grulla de Plata joined the Lone Star State's other top mariachi competitors at the Seguin High School Performing Arts Center; turning in an exceptional showing, the band was awarded a Superior Rating in Division 1; and WHEREAS, The members of Mariachi Grulla de Plata are Carolina Rodriguez, Eleazar Garza, Amador Martínez, Analí Hinojosa, Arleth García, Dana Flores, Eleonardo Leal, Leylanie Rodriguez, Brandon Garza, Juan Carlos Gonzalez, Nathaniel Horta, Nayelli Peña, Aden López, Isidro Otero, Santiago Elizondo, Nazario Saenz, Mía Flores, Julián Zarate, Joshua Flores, and Gustavo Vasquez; the students were ably guided by staff members Alfonso Rodriguez, Orlando De León, Diana Salinas, and Joziah Escamilla; and WHEREAS, These talented young musicians have proudly represented their school, and they are a source of great pride for their fellow students and their many supporters in the community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Mariachi Grulla de Plata from Grulla High School on its exemplary performance at the 2023 UIL State Mariachi Festival and extend to all those associated with the band sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mariachi Grulla de Plata as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Guillen ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 512 was adopted by the House on March 7, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House