H.R. No. 508
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Davis White, a senior at North Lamar High School in
Paris, performed with the Honors Band as part of the 2011 American
High School Honors Performance Series at the historic Carnegie Hall
on February 19, 2011; and
WHEREAS, A showcase for the most talented high school
musicians and singers in North America, the series offers a select
group of students the chance to rehearse and perform together while
under the direction of world-renowned conductors; the five-day
program culminates in performances of the Honors Orchestra, Honors
Band, and Honors Choir for the public and invited representatives
from college music departments at Carnegie Hall; and
WHEREAS, After a rigorous audition and evaluation process,
Mr. White was selected to play French horn with the Honors Band, and
he spent February 16-20 in New York City, studying with conductor
Jeffrey Grogan and playing music with his peers from across North
America; an extremely gifted and dedicated musician, he previously
earned first chair All-State French horn while competing in class
4A, a level above his school's 3A classification; he is active in
the North Lamar Marching Band, which placed second in the class 3A
State Marching Band Contest, and in the symphonic band, which was
named the 2010 Texas Music Educators Association 3A State Honor
Band; and
WHEREAS, In addition to excelling as a musician, this fine
young Texan competes on the school swim team; moreover, his stellar
academic record has brought him membership in the National Honor
Society and the National Beta Club; Mr. White, who is an Eagle
Scout, is also a licensed pilot, and after graduation he plans to
attend college with the goal of flying professionally; and
WHEREAS, Davis White's talent and hard work have placed him
among elite high school musical performers, and he can take
justifiable pride in his achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Davis White on being selected for
the 2011 American High School Honors Performance Series and extend
to him sincere best wishes for continued success in all his
endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Davis White 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. 508 was adopted by the House on
February 22, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House