H.R. No. 1417
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Veteran band director Don Hood of Angleton has been
honored with induction into the Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, The hall of fame pays tribute to retired band
directors who have contributed greatly to their schools and
communities; Mr. Hood was nominated for this prestigious accolade
by his former students and was formally inducted at the Texas
Bandmasters Association convention in San Antonio in July 2008; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hood was a band director for 20 years; under his
leadership in the 1970s, the Angleton High School bands frequently
took part in halftime shows at Dallas Cowboys and Houston Oilers
football games; these performances were often featured on national
television and included as many as 400 students completing
precision military marching routines; and
WHEREAS, The outstanding ensembles directed by Mr. Hood won
the Tournament of Roses marching band contest, performed for the
opening ceremonies of the New Orleans Superdome, and won best of
class at Six Flags Over Texas and Six Flags Over Georgia; in the
span of two decades, his bands won 50 first division ratings from
the University Interscholastic League; and
WHEREAS, After leaving his position as band director, Mr.
Hood went on to become a much-loved and admired principal for
elementary and kindergarten students; he retired in 2002 after a
40-year career in education; and
WHEREAS, This dedicated and talented man continues to
volunteer his time to help local band directors, and he assists the
Angleton Alumni Band in presenting a halftime performance at one of
the school's football games each season; and
WHEREAS, Don Hood's leadership and enthusiasm inspired
decades of Angleton students to strive for excellence, not only in
band performances but also in the classroom and in their later
pursuits; his contributions have touched the lives of many people,
and the special recognition he has received is richly deserved;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Don Hood on his induction into the
Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame and commend him for his lifetime of
service to his school district and his community; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Hood as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Bonnen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1417 was adopted by the House on April
17, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House