H.R. No. 2057
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Verda Herrington is retiring as assistant band
director at Clint Small, Jr. Middle School in Austin, drawing to a
close a notable career in music education that has spanned four
decades; and
WHEREAS, A native of Freer, Ms. Herrington studied trumpet at
The University of Texas at Austin, where she earned her bachelor's
degree in music education and her master's degree in music
literature; and
WHEREAS, During her distinguished career in music education,
Ms. Herrington has served as director of bands at Alamo Junior High
School in Midland, Webb Middle School and Anderson High School in
Austin, Kleb Intermediate School and Klein High School in Klein,
and Westview Middle School and Pflugerville High School in
Pflugerville; and
WHEREAS, Since 2004, Ms. Herrington has assisted with the
Symphonic Winds and the Wind Ensemble at Small Middle School, where
she has also taught beginning clarinet, tuba, and trumpet; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her 40-year career, this outstanding
music educator has led both high school and junior high school bands
to highest honors at University Interscholastic League contests,
and many of her students have gone on to distinguished careers as
performers, conductors, and music teachers; moreover, Ms.
Herrington has been inducted into the Phi Beta Mu Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, Verda Herrington's dedication, professionalism, and
lifelong commitment to music education have greatly benefited her
students, and she may indeed reflect with pride on a career well
spent as she embarks on the next exciting chapter of her life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Verda Herrington on her retirement
from Clint Small, Jr. Middle School and extend to her sincere best
wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Herrington as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Bolton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2057 was adopted by the House on May
19, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House