H.R. No. 2990
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The members of the Tuloso-Midway High School Band
from Corpus Christi can take justifiable pride in their significant
achievements during the 2008-2009 school year; and
WHEREAS, Under the skillful leadership of head band director
Raymond Sanchez, the young musicians in the "Mighty Warrior Band"
have won numerous awards; the band program includes 12 All-Region
Band members, 9 All-Region Jazz Band members, 4 All-Area Band
members, and 3 All-State Band members; and
WHEREAS, Band members scored 53 1st division awards in the
regional University Interscholastic League solo and ensemble
competition, and it had 38 state qualifiers for solo and ensemble
categories; the band won 1st division in both the concert and
sight-reading contests, and the winter drum-line placed fifth in
the Texas Educational Colorguard Association statewide
competition; and
WHEREAS, Participation in the band program develops music
appreciation, fosters discipline and commitment, and helps
students discover what they can accomplish with hard work; through
their dedication and talent, members of the Mighty Warrior Band
have earned the respect and admiration of their fellow students and
of the school's faculty and it is indeed fitting to recognize their
many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby recognize the Tuloso-Midway High School Band and
extend to its members sincere best wishes for continued success;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the band as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2990 was adopted by the House on June
1, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House