H.R. No. 469
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The North Lamar High School Symphonic Band, from
Paris, Texas, has been chosen as the 2010-2011 3A State Honor Band
by the Texas Music Educators Association; and
WHEREAS, This impressive group of young musicians was named
the best out of 190 contenders in the 3A category at the Texas
Bandmasters Association 2010 summer convention; on their way to
attaining this much-anticipated goal, a first for their school, the
band earned superior ratings at the UIL concert contest, which led
to their submission of a CD recording that captured first place at
area and, finally, at state level competition; and
WHEREAS, In consequence of winning the prestigious State
Honor Band title, the band was invited to perform at the TMEA State
Convention in San Antonio on February 11, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Led by Randy Jones, director of bands for the North
Lamar Independent School District, and by directors Jason Smith,
Matt Neal, Rhonda Morris, Tom Neugent, Janie Logee, and Gina Ervin,
the symphonic band has enjoyed the enthusiastic support of the
entire Paris community; and
WHEREAS, The talented and hardworking members of the North
Lamar High School Symphonic Band have distinguished themselves as
one of the premier symphonic bands in Texas, and they may take
justifiable pride in their outstanding achievement; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the members and directors of the
North Lamar High School Symphonic Band on being named the 3A State
Honor Band and extend to all those associated with this ensemble
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.
Cain
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 469 was adopted by the House on
February 21, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House