H.R. No. 1632
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Fort Settlement Middle School Band of Sugar Land
has been awarded the 2009 Sudler Silver Cup from the John Philip
Sousa Foundation; and
WHEREAS, This accolade was established more than two decades
ago for the purpose of identifying and honoring exemplary junior
high and middle school concert bands; the Sudler Cup is the highest
prize for bands at this level, and it is given only to those
programs that have demonstrated excellence over a period of seven
or more years under the same conductor; while the selection process
focuses on the band's concert activities, the overall program must
be complete, and it must include participation in solo and ensemble
activities; and
WHEREAS, Led by Greg Countryman, the Fort Settlement band
program serves approximately 200 students, who are exposed to the
fundamentals of characteristic tone production, music reading
skills, and individual technical development beginning in the sixth
grade; during the seventh and eighth grades, students audition for
placement in either the Symphonic or Honors Bands, through which
they continue to enhance their abilities; in addition to its
distinction as the only middle school band from throughout the
United States and Canada to receive the Sudler Cup in 2009, this
noteworthy group has earned numerous awards at statewide
competitions; and
WHEREAS, Through hard work, dedication, and perseverance,
the Fort Settlement Middle School Band has built an impressive
record of achievement, and its outstanding efforts were duly
recognized by the John Philip Sousa Foundation; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Fort Settlement Middle School
Band on its receipt of the 2009 Sudler Silver Cup and extend to Greg
Countryman and the band members sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Fort Settlement Middle School Band as an
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Howard of Fort Bend
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1632 was adopted by the House on May
4, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House