TITLE: Congratulating Texas State University's Mariachi Nueva Generación for earning first prize in the university division of the 2024 Mariachi Extravaganza.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Texas State University's Mariachi Nueva Generación for earning first prize in the university division of the 2024 Mariachi Extravaganza.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Texas State University's Mariachi Nueva Generaci n, 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 Generaci n 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 Generaci n 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 Generaci n 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 Generaci n 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. Zaffirini President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 18, 2025.