2025S0184-2 03/10/25
By: Zaffirini S.R. No. 262
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Texas State University's Mariachi Nueva Generación,
which earned first place in the university category of the 30th
annual Mariachi Extravaganza competition, which was held in
December of 2024; and
WHEREAS, Created in 1997, Mariachi Nueva Generación is a
musical ensemble course centered in tradition, performance, and
competition that has established itself among the state's
leading university mariachi groups; and
WHEREAS, The acclaimed ensemble first earned top honors at
Mariachi Extravaganza, the nation's largest mariachi
competition, in 1999, and it since has earned numerous
prestigious awards in the ensemble and solo divisions of the
annual event; and
WHEREAS, The talented leaders and students of Mariachi
Nueva Generación maintain a busy schedule of performances on
campus and at events in the region and offer a variety of mariachi
workshops and clinics to young Texans across the state, and Texas
State University is proud to host an annual concert and
instructional seminar series called Feria del Mariachi every
spring; and
WHEREAS, Mariachi is woven deeply into the fabric of Texas
history and culture; the exemplary performers of Mariachi Nueva
Generación have made their university and the State of Texas
proud while honoring a revered musical tradition, and they are
truly deserving of special recognition for their achievements;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby commend the members and instructors of Texas
State University's Mariachi Nueva Generación for earning first
place in the university division of the 2024 Mariachi
Extravaganza; 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.