Political Quotes

“today I celebrate the Clark County School District's inaugural International Mariachi Conference and Festival. This event, promoting cultural awareness and appreciation in the Las Vegas community through the performance of mariachi music, will be held in Henderson, NV, this September. The Clark County School District, already highly regarded for its progressive approach to music education, serves close to 1,000 mariachi students in 12 schools through its newly formed Secondary Mariachi Education Program. Thanks to the tireless efforts of Jesus Javier Trujillo, Marcia Neal and many others in the Clark County School District, the conference and festival will offer participants a quality musical experience and help foster a lifelong interest in music. For performers, such as the members of Mariachi Cobre, Mariachi Los Arrieros del Valle, and the Clark County School District Mariachi Task Force, the event will offer an opportunity to promote their culture and showcase their musical talents. I salute Mr. Trujillo, Ms. Neal, and the Clark County School District on establishing the International Mariachi Conference and Festival, and extend my best wishes that this event will enjoy a successful future.”