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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 127
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Roberto "El Primo" Pulido for his many contributions to |
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the state's music industry; and |
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WHEREAS, Roberto Pulido is a native of Edinburg, and he has |
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been a leader in the Rio Grande Valley's music scene for many |
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years; he served as a music teacher for a time in the Pharr-San |
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Juan-Alamo Independent School District before establishing the |
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band Los Clasicos; and |
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WHEREAS, Under his direction, the band developed a unique |
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musical style that combined the traditional Tejano orchestral |
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brass sound with the accordion-based sound of conjunto, polka, |
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and cumbia; this innovative hybrid quickly became popular, and |
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the band's single "Copa Tras Copa" achieved great success; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of his distinguished career, |
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Roberto Pulido has produced more than 40 albums and performed in |
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venues across the United States and Mexico; known affectionately |
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to his fans as "El Primo," he has also produced and appeared in |
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numerous music videos and television programs; and |
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WHEREAS, He established the Roberto Pulido Music |
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Scholarship Endowment Fund at The University of Texas--Pan |
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American and The University of Texas at Brownsville, and he has |
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been active in the City of Edinburg Christmas Toy Drive; he is |
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truly deserving of special recognition for his hard work and his |
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outstanding achievements; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Roberto Pulido on his exemplary |
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contributions to the rich musical legacy of South Texas and |
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extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his |
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endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Lucio |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 6, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |