HR216 - Congratulating the Fort Worth band Latin Express on its 50th anniversary.

      H.R. No. 216       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, The music group Latin Express of Fort Worth is   celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025; and          WHEREAS, Since 1975, Latin Express has been led by its   founder, multi-instrumentalist Carlos Saenz; he started his career   at the age of 12, playing drums in his father's conjunto band, Nicho   Saenz Y Los Alegres Del Norte; his own tastes ran more toward the   Beatles, Motown, Sunny Ozuna, and Carlos Santana, and these   influences would inform Latin Express, which he formed as a student   at North Side High School; the group's first concert, a fundraiser   for a Spanish Club trip, raised $800; five years later, he recruited   his younger brother, Leo, to play trumpet; and          WHEREAS, Latin Express continued to build its fan base and   gain recognition over the years; following the election of   President George W. Bush, the band performed at an inaugural ball in   Washington, D.C.; the group has received numerous accolades,   including recognition by such publications as the Fort Worth Weekly     and Fort Worth Star-Telegram , and in 2008, it was inducted into the   Tejano Roots Hall of Fame; and          WHEREAS, Known for his proficiency on drums, guitar, bass,   piano, and vocals, Mr. Saenz is involved in music behind the scenes   as well; he is the proprietor of Brown Line Productions, the studio   where Latin Express has recorded its many albums; the facility,   once occupied by his family's awning business, is also home to the   Saenz Music for the Performing Arts program, which offers lessons   in jazz theory and stage performance; Mr. Saenz has taught and   mentored many music students across the Dallas-Fort Worth area;   dedicated to his community, he has also provided golf instruction   to senior citizens and served on the Community Development Council   of Fort Worth; and          WHEREAS, Longevity in the music business is difficult to   achieve, but Latin Express has continued to bring joy to its fans   for a half century, and it is indeed a pleasure to join in marking   this momentous milestone; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby congratulate Latin Express on its 50th   anniversary and extend to its members 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.     Romero     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 216 was adopted by the House on March   6, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House