HR0892 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Sones de Mexico Ensemble has made extraordinary contributions to Illinois' legacy of artistic achievement while advancing the growth of musical education and putting a spotlight on often overlooked perspectives and musical styles; and

WHEREAS, Sones de Mexico Ensemble has promoted greater appreciation of Mexican folk and traditional music through innovative performances and education; and

WHEREAS, Sones de Mexico Ensemble held its first public performance at Taller Mexicano de Grabado in Chicago's historic Pilsen neighborhood on April 9, 1994; and

WHEREAS, Sones de Mexico Ensemble released its first album, Que Florezca, comprising of a four-part suite of songs based on the elements of air, water, fire, and earth, which found common denominators in other ethnic traditions around Chicago and encouraged cross-cultural collaborations; and

WHEREAS, Sones de Mexico Ensemble's subsequent albums, Fandango on 18th Street, Esta Tierra es Tuya, Fiesta Mexicana, Viva La Revolucion, and 13 B'ak'tun, all broke new ground while celebrating history and cultures not frequently showcased in popular music; and

WHEREAS, Sones de Mexico Ensemble's live concerts have spanned a range of subgenres and artistic collaborations, entertaining and enlightening countless fans; and

WHEREAS, Sones de Mexico Ensemble continues to deliver world-class performances, community education, and contributions to the recording industry; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize Sones de Mexico Ensemble for its gifts to the people of Illinois and the generous imprint it has left on our collective cultural history.