H.R. No. 492
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Lucy Rede Franco Middle School Band of Presidio
is performing in the Capitol Rotunda on February 19, 2009, in
celebration of STAR Day; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1999, the State of Texas Anniversary
Remembrance Day honors the occasion 163 years ago when the final act
of Texas annexation was played out; on February 19, 1846, the newly
elected members of the Texas Legislature gathered in Austin to
witness Anson Jones, president of the Republic of Texas, lower the
flag of the republic and raise the flag of the United States of
America; declaring "The Republic of Texas is no more," President
Jones formally transferred authority to the first governor of the
State of Texas, James Pinckney Henderson; and
WHEREAS, The band at Lucy Rede Franco Middle School has been
named The Spirit of STAR DAY 2009 School Band by The STAR DAY
Foundation of El Paso County; this outstanding group of young
musicians is ably led by band director Lucy Ferguson and enjoys the
enthusiastic support of the school's principal, Teresa Porras; and
WHEREAS, In creating STAR Day, Texas lawmakers sought to
foster an appreciation for the rich heritage of the Lone Star State
and to encourage an awareness among young Texans that their own
contributions will be vital to the continuing progress and
prosperity of this great land; with their Capitol concert, the Lucy
Rede Franco Middle School Band is bringing this important day to the
attention of a large and appreciative audience and marking this
special anniversary in truly memorable fashion; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Lucy Rede Franco Middle School
Band on its selection as The Spirit of STAR DAY 2009 School Band and
commemorate its performance at the Texas State Capitol on STAR Day
2009; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Lucy Rede Franco Middle School Band as an
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Gallego
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 492 was adopted by the House on
February 19, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House