82R23764 JGH-D
By: Margo H.R. No. 1638
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Ida M. Steadman retired as principal cellist of the
El Paso Symphony Orchestra on April 16, 2011, drawing to a close an
extraordinary career with the ensemble that spanned more than half
a century; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Steadman is a graduate of Texas Western
College, and she earned her master of fine arts degree in
performance from the University of Georgia; she joined EPSO as a
flute player in 1957 and moved to the cello section the following
year; she became assistant cellist in 1985 and the orchestra's
principal cellist in 1987; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her performing career, this talented
musician has served as a teacher for the El Paso Independent School
District for the past 40 years and plans to continue in her role as
director of the orchestra at Coronado High School; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Steadman has further distinguished herself as a
clinician or adjudicator for numerous events and organizations,
including the Texas Tech Band and Orchestra Camp, the Colorado
State Rocky Mountain Summer Music Camp, the Greater Southwest Music
Festival, and the Colorado High School All-State String Orchestra;
moreover, she served on the jury of a national cello competition in
Ankara, Turkey; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Steadman's many achievements have been
recognized with a lifetime membership in the Texas Parent Teacher
Association, the Conquistador Award from the City of El Paso, and
the Elizabeth Green School Educator Award from the American String
Teachers Association; she was also honored as an outstanding former
student by Burges High School, and she was selected to carry the
Olympic torch for the 2002 Olympics; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Mrs. Steadman has enjoyed the
love and support of her husband, Hane, as well as her children,
Michael, Anita, Sid, and Russell; and
WHEREAS, Ida Steadman's dedication, ability, and passion for
music have greatly benefited the El Paso community, and she may
indeed reflect with pride on her outstanding accomplishments as she
looks forward to the next exciting chapter in her life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Ida M. Steadman on her retirement
from the El Paso Symphony Orchestra and extend to her sincere best
wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Steadman as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.