H.R. No. 827
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Charles Maricle and Kim Kankel were named King and
Queen of the Pasadena Philharmonic Mardi Gras Ball on February 14,
2009; and
WHEREAS, The major fund-raiser for the Pasadena Philharmonic
Society Orchestra, the annual Mardi Gras Ball helps this local
treasure to produce five concerts each year, under the direction of
Frank "Bud" Woodruff; the event features a social hour, raffle,
dinner, and dance contest, and culminates with the crowning of a
king and queen; and
WHEREAS, The 2009 Mardi Gras Ball king, Charles Maricle, is
currently serving his country as a member of the Coast Guard, but
his stepfather, Joseph Anzalone, and son, Charles Maricle, Jr.,
were on hand to accept his crown; the 2009 Mardi Gras Ball queen,
Kim Kankel, looks forward to fulfilling her duties at community
events throughout the year; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding Pasadena tradition provided fun
and excitement for all those in attendance while raising money for a
worthwhile cause, and it is a pleasure to recognize the
Philharmonic and its new royalty; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Pasadena Philharmonic on a
successful 2009 fund-raiser and honor Charles Maricle and Kim
Kankel on earning the titles of King and Queen of the Mardi Gras
Ball; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Maricle and Ms. Kankel as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Legler
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 827 was adopted by the House on March
26, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House