82R27920 JGH-D
By: J. Davis of Harris H.C.R. No. 162
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Space Center Intermediate Band in Houston is one
of only three ensembles in the nation to earn the 2010 Sudler Cup
from the John Philip Sousa Foundation; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious annual award is presented to junior
high and middle school concert band programs that have demonstrated
a consistent commitment to excellence over a period of several
years, and Space Center Intermediate is the only school to ever win
the cup twice; its first cup in 1999 recognized the excellence of
the band program under its founding director, Gregory Dick, while
its most recent achievement is a testament to the band's continuing
excellence under Donald McCandless, director since 2000; and
WHEREAS, Since Space Center Intermediate School opened in
1992, the band has won numerous prizes and medals, including a total
of 40 Sweepstakes Awards at University Interscholastic League
competitions, and it was named a 2008 national winner in the Mark of
Excellence/National Wind Band Honors Project; in addition, Space
Center students have won more than 5,000 medals for solo and
ensemble performances; and
WHEREAS, Building on a long-standing tradition of
achievement, the talented student musicians of the Space Center
Intermediate Band have earned great distinction for themselves and
their school, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor them; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby congratulate the Space Center Intermediate Band on its
receipt of a 2010 Sudler Cup from the John Philip Sousa Foundation
and extend to the band's directors and musicians 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 and Senate.