SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 723
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Ralph Poteet High School Band from Mesquite on its
selection by the John Philip Sousa Foundation to receive the
Sudler Flag of Honor award for 2008; and
WHEREAS, Awarded to high school concert bands who have
maintained a high standard of musical excellence over a period of
several years, the Sudler Flag of Honor is the highest
recognition a high school band can achieve; each year, only a few
bands in the nation receive this prestigious honor; and
WHEREAS, In order to qualify for this coveted award, a band
must have superior ratings in competition and must have taken
part in significant regional, state, and national performance
events; the band program must further offer participants a
complete and balanced program of musical activities, including
the concert, solo and ensemble, and marching areas; and
WHEREAS, Under the expert direction of band director Scott
Coulson, the Ralph Poteet High School Band has consistently
exhibited these qualities and is truly deserving of this singular
honor; the band will receive the distinctive flag that symbolizes
this honor at a presentation ceremony during a concert by the
band on May 19, 2009, at the Anne Poteet Auditorium; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend band director Scott Coulson and the
members of the Ralph Poteet High School Band on their hard work,
dedication, and exemplary musicianship and extend
congratulations to them on receiving the Sudler Flag of Honor;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the band as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Deuell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 27, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate