SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 335
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Edinburg native Captain Leonel A. Pea, who has the
distinction of being the youngest person and the first and only
Hispanic selected as a conductor for the United States Army Band
program; and
WHEREAS, Captain Pea is one of only 20 commissioned
officers authorized for the worldwide United States Army Band
program; his latest assignment is as director of the United
States Army Soldiers' Chorus and Associate Bandmaster of the Army
Field Band at Fort Meade, Maryland; and
WHEREAS, Captain Pea's first assignment in the Army was as
the Executive Officer and Associate Conductor of the Army Ground
Forces Band; he has also served as the Staff Bands Officer for the
United States Army Forces Command at Fort McPherson in Atlanta,
Georgia, and as Commander of the Staff and Faculty at the Army
School of Music in Norfolk, Virginia; and
WHEREAS, He earned a bachelor of music degree from
Southwest Texas State University, a master of science degree in
administration from Central Michigan University, and
certification from the Contemporary Commercial Music Vocal
Pedagogy Institute at the Shenandoah Conservatory of Music; and
WHEREAS, He has earned numerous awards and commendations
during his career in the Army; he has performed as a soloist on
national television and recorded with the Atlanta Symphony
Chorus and the Virginia Symphony Chorus, and he is widely
recognized for his musical talents and his professionalism; and
WHEREAS, Service to the American people has been an
important part of our nation's military history, and music is an
important part of that tradition; as an officer in the Army Band
program, Captain Leonel Pea passed a highly selective audition
and demonstrated superior leadership capabilities, and he is
among the finest musicians in the United States; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Captain Leonel A. Pea for his many
talents and his exceptional achievements in the United States
Army; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of highest regard from the Texas Senate.
Lucio, Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 3, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate