TITLE: Congratulating Mariachi Cotuleno of Cotulla High School on winning the Class 3A division of the 2015 Texas High School Mariachi Competition.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Mariachi Cotuleno of Cotulla High School on winning the Class 3A division of the 2015 Texas High School Mariachi Competition.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Mariachi Cotuleno band of Cotulla High School won the Class 3A division of the 2015 Texas High School Mariachi Competition in San Antonio on February 7, 2015; and WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Mexican American School Board Association and the Texas Association of Mariachi Educators, this annual statewide competition brought together 35 high school mariachi ensembles from across Texas; and WHEREAS, Under the leadership of band directors Francisco Ramirez and Elio Ramirez, the 19 mariachi musicians of Cotulla High School took top honors in their division for the second year in a row with their spirited performance; and WHEREAS, The members of Mariachi Cotuleno are Alyssa Quiles, Malyssa Quiles, Abigail Saldivar, Lyzette Guzman, Jenna-Rae Flores, Mellanie Garza, Kristian Saldivar, Rochell Moreno, Cody Thomas, Adilem Perez, Breanna Sanchez, Lisarae Guzman, Julie Martinez, Brandy Gonzales, Senaida Ramirez, Katy Osio, Anika Nieto, Anthony Jennings, and Randi Martinez; the group has benefited from the assistance of Isidoro Flores, a parent of one of the band members who attends every performance and helps to set up the equipment; and WHEREAS, These talented young musicians are a source of great pride to their school and community, and they may take well-deserved satisfaction in this outstanding achievement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Mariachi Cotuleno of Cotulla High School on winning the Class 3A division of the 2015 Texas High School Mariachi Competition and extend to the band sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mariachi Cotuleno as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Guillen Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3112 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House