Bill Text: TX HR1739 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 1739

Bill Title: Honoring Augustin Ramirez of Austin for his contributions to Tejano music.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-26 - Reported enrolled [HR1739 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR1739-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 1739



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Augustin Ramirez of Austin has brought joy to
	innumerable people over the course of his long and noteworthy
	career in Tejano music; and
	WHEREAS, Known to fans as "El Guti," Mr. Ramirez was born in
	Lockhart; in his teens, he began playing guitar with such regional
	artists as Cisco Rangel y Los Jesters, Los Latinos, and Roy
	Montelongo; he also sat in with numerous rock 'n' roll and blues
	groups in the Austin music scene; expanding his talents, he
	mastered bass, keyboards, and accordion, as well as guitar; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Ramirez formed his own band, and his 1965 debut
	album, El Barco Chiquito, yielded the hit single "Ojitos
	Traviesos"; his distinctive vocals won him enormous popularity, and
	after recording a number of albums for the El Zarape label, he moved
	on to Freddie Records; later, he was signed to a major label,
	Capitol Records, before choosing to gain creative control by
	releasing his own recordings, including his multi-volume series,
	The Legendary; and
	WHEREAS, In 1997, Mr. Ramirez was inducted into the Tejano
	Music Hall of Fame; four years later, he received a Latin Grammy
	Award in the Best Tejano Album category for Qué Es Música Tejana? as
	a member of The Legends, an all-star collaboration that also
	featured Sunny Ozuna, Freddie Martinez, and Carlos Guzman; the
	follow-up, Otra Vez Raices, was nominated for a Latin Grammy; his
	catalog includes some 80 albums and such popular songs as "Ruina de
	Mi Corazon" and "Sangre de Indio"; many of his compositions have
	been recorded by other artists, and the Hometown Boys won Best Song
	of the Year from the Tejano Music Awards for their 1995 cover of his
	signature tune, "Las Tres Ramitas"; and
	WHEREAS, An icon in Tejano music, Mr. Ramirez continues to
	delight his fans through his performances and his wealth of classic
	recordings, and it is indeed fitting to recognize his
	accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
	Legislature hereby honor Augustin Ramirez for his contributions to
	Tejano music and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
	success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Mr. Ramirez as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.

	Flores

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 1739 was adopted by the House on May
	25, 2023, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House