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This resolution pays tribute to Flaco Jiménez, a legendary accordionist from San Antonio who passed away on July 31, 2025, at age 86, and celebrates his extraordinary musical career and cultural contributions. Born in 1939 to a musical family, Jiménez was a pioneering Tex-Mex musician who started performing at age seven and went on to collaborate with numerous renowned artists across multiple genres, including Bob Dylan, Carlos Santana, and the Rolling Stones. He won five Grammy Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015, and received other significant honors such as the National Medal of Arts and recognition as a Texas State Musician. The resolution highlights his influential musical style, his international popularity, particularly in Japan and Europe, and his humble nature, noting that he continued performing and supporting his community even in his later years. The Texas House of Representatives formally acknowledges Jiménez's remarkable legacy, extends condolences to his family, including his wife Adela and children Arturo, Gilbert, Cynthia, and Raquel, and orders an official copy of the resolution to be prepared in his memory.

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