82R16738 JGH-D
By: Anderson of McLennan H.R. No. 1295
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Robinson High School student Kendall Newman
performed with the All-State Concert Band in San Antonio on
February 12, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Association of Texas Small School
Bands, the All-State Band program brings together talented young
musicians from across Texas who have successfully competed at a
series of district, regional, and area auditions; only 260 students
from classes 1-A through 3-A are selected from among thousands of
applicants; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Newman plays French horn with the Robinson High
School Band, and she earned the position of fifth chair in the
All-State Concert Band; after rehearsing for three days, the group
performed the world premiere of "Kitty Hawk, 1903," a tribute to the
Wright Brothers composed by William Owens, at a concert in the Lila
Cockrell Theatre in San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, The privilege of performing with this outstanding
ensemble is granted to only a select number of young Texans every
year, and Ms. Newman may indeed take great pride in her achievement;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Kendall Newman for performing with
the 2011 All-State Concert Band and extend to her sincere best
wishes for continued success and a bright future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Newman as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.