TN HJR0810

Honors the Wright Middle School Mariachi Ensemble and Director Maikel Rodriguez for achieving statewide and national recognition in music education

Recognizes the ensemble's October 2025 performance as the opening act for Grammy Award-winning artist Jason Isbell at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville

Acknowledges the program's diversity, with students from Honduras, Morocco, Cuba, and other countries participating in Metro Nashville Public Schools

Notes the ensemble received a $5,000 donation from the Ryman performance to fund official uniforms and equipment

Commends Director Rodriguez, a Cuban immigrant, for reviving and transforming the school's mariachi program through mentorship and inclusive leadership