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By: Laubenberg H.R. No. 209
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jason Castro of Rockwall has distinguished himself
as a musician and entertainer with his notable effort on the seventh
season of television's American Idol; and
WHEREAS, Born in Dallas and raised in Rowlett, Mr. Castro
majored in construction science at Texas A&M University; an
accomplished drummer and guitarist, he sang publicly only five
times before winning a place on the popular talent show; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Castro turned in many well-received
performances on American Idol, including a compelling rendition of
Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" and an interpretation of Dolly
Parton's "Travelin' Thru"; he finished in fourth place in the show's
2008 season and landed a spot on the successful American Idols Live!
tour; and
WHEREAS, This gifted Texan is also very active in his
community of faith; he played drums with a Hispanic ministry team at
Lake Pointe Church, and he performed at youth worship ceremonies
throughout high school; moreover, he has travelled to Russia three
times with Higher Goal, a soccer-based ministry program; and
WHEREAS, Jason Castro won the admiration of millions of fans
around the country and internationally, and he has set an inspiring
example for all those with the ambition to pursue a career in the
performing arts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jason Castro on his outstanding
performance on American Idol and extend to him sincere best wishes
for success in all of his future endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Castro as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.