81R4808 JGH-D
By: Taylor H.R. No. 160
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The gifted young people of the Friendswood High
School Campus Singers are performing for delighted listeners at the
State Capitol on January 26, 2009; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable ensemble is the varsity mixed choir
of Friendswood High School; its 68 members are drawn from the
sophomore, junior, and senior classes; the choir's rigorous
audition process includes sight-reading, a demonstrated
understanding of music theory, and a solo performance; and
WHEREAS, The Campus Singers regularly participate in
University Interscholastic League competitions for varsity mixed,
men's, and women's choirs; in recent years, the choirs have been
consistent sweepstakes award recipients and have earned superior
rankings in concert performance and sight-reading from all UIL
judges; and
WHEREAS, Singers from the group have also taken part in UIL
solo and ensemble competitions, as well as in district and regional
choir auditions of the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA);
the group has performed as a guest choir with the University of
Houston, Lamar University, and the Bay Area Chorus; and
WHEREAS, In 2008, the Campus Singers were invited to perform
at the TMEA convention in San Antonio, where they were the only
mixed choir to perform in the Lila Cockrell Theatre; and
WHEREAS, These talented young Texans are a source of
tremendous pride for their school and their community, and it is
indeed a pleasure to welcome them to the State Capitol as they lift
their voices in song; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Friendswood High School Campus Singers
for their achievements and extend to them sincere best wishes for a
memorable and meaningful visit to the State Capitol; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Friendswood High School Campus Singers as an
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.