TITLE: Congratulating Mariachi Oro from McAllen High School on its success at the 2017 UIL State Mariachi Festival.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Mariachi Oro from McAllen High School on its success at the 2017 UIL State Mariachi Festival.

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WHEREAS, Mariachi Oro of McAllen High School distinguished itself with an exceptional showing at the 2017 University Interscholastic League State Mariachi Festival on March 10 and 11 in San Antonio; and WHEREAS, Performing among groups from 72 other schools, the members of Mariachi Oro displayed great skill, energy, and passion, becoming one of the 12 schools at the competition to earn Division 1 Superior ratings from all of the contest's judges; in addition, McAllen was one of only two schools to have each of its members recognized with the event's highest honor, an Outstanding Performer Medal; out of more than 1,400 participants, just 51 received this prestigious award; and WHEREAS, Guided by directors Alex Trevi o and David Moreno, the accomplished musicians who make up Mariachi Oro include Jared Hurtado, Anthony Cisneros, Cristian Contreras, Miguel Maciel, Analee Rodr guez, Destiny Negrete, Brianna Ramos, Kamryn Ram rez, Alex Trevi o, Katherine P rez, Alan Maciel, Sa l Ruiz, Neri Fuentes, and Christopher Echavarr a; and WHEREAS, The talented and hardworking members of Mariachi Oro have proved themselves to be a premier ensemble, and they may take justifiable pride in their significant achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Mariachi Oro of McAllen High School on its success at the 2017 University Interscholastic League State Mariachi Festival and extend to all those associated with the group sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Canales Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1943 was adopted by the House on May 12, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House