By OlivoH.C.R. No. 304
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Mariachi Cultural of University High School in Waco recently won first place at
the 1999 Bank One Tucson International Mariachi Conference in Tucson, Arizona, and this
auspicious achievement provides a fitting opportunity to recognize this estimable ensemble; and
WHEREAS, Established by Jose A. Nino in March 1997, the University High School
Mariachi Cultural is a voluntary group of students who perform the culturally rich mariachi
music while playing traditional instruments and wearing authentic costumes; and
WHEREAS, The award-winning members of Mariachi Cultural include Sexton "Matt" Felan
V, Ernest Galindo, Jr., Daniel Garcia, David Garcia, Archie Hatten IV, Amy Henderson,
Stephanie Johnson, Jessica Lopez, Leticia Marquez, Kimberly Perez, Jimmie Pringle, Cristella
Rojo, John Valdez, Jeremy Ybarra, Jesse Ybarra, Jessica Ybarra, and Pedro Zamora; and
WHEREAS, Since it debuted on April 26, 1997, at the LULAC Bilingual Head Start Parents
Recognition Banquet, Mariachi Cultural has built a loyal following through its myriad
performances; in addition to having appeared on the international cable station Univision, the
group has performed at many notable events, including quinceaneras, weddings, receptions,
funerals, presentations, birthday parties, special masses, and serenades; and
WHEREAS, This talented group has garnered a host of accolades, which include receiving a
superior rating in solo and ensemble UIL Competition in February 1998; after attending the Bank
One Tucson International Mariachi Conference in 1998 and being voted one of the event's best
groups, Mariachi Cultural recently returned to the annual event on April 21-22, 1999, and earned
first place honors, with Mr. Nino claiming the Mariachi Director-Teacher of the Year award; and
WHEREAS, Mariachi Cultural is truly an outstanding and accomplished ensemble, and it is
indeed appropriate to pay tribute to it at this time; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby honor Mariachi Cultural
of University High School and extend to its members sincere best wishes for continued success
and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mariachi Cultural and
director Jose A. Nino as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives and
Senate.