H.R. No. 624
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The marching band of Dripping Springs High School
won the Class 4A state title at the 2009 University Interscholastic
League State Marching Band Contest at the Alamodome in San Antonio;
and
WHEREAS, This impressive win capped a solid record of
accomplishments for the band, which has been a UIL state finalist
multiple times and was ranked fourth in the state at the Texas Music
Educators Association Honor Band Contest in 2009; and
WHEREAS, Months of outdoor practice in the extremes of Texas
weather resulted in a flawless performance of the band's program,
"Moments in Crime," enabling the Tigers to beat out their nearest
rivals, Friendswood High School and Poteet High School in Mesquite;
the Dripping Springs band was ably led by drum majors Megan
Alvarado, Connor Jones, and Laura Cripe; and
WHEREAS, With this victory, the talented, energetic, and
hardworking members of the Tigers Marching Band proved themselves
one of the finest in Texas and earned great distinction for
themselves, their school, and their community; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Dripping Springs High School
Marching Band on winning the 2009 UIL Class 4A state championship
and extend to all those associated with the band 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.
Isaac
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 624 was adopted by the House on March
22, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House