H.R. No. 798
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, David Forinash of Plano is serving as the 2010-2011
drum major for The University of Texas at Austin Longhorn Band, and
he is one of the few juniors to ever hold this prestigious position;
and
WHEREAS, A 2008 graduate of Plano High School, Mr. Forinash
has played the trumpet since taking it up in middle school and was
selected to join the Longhorn Band's trumpet section as a college
freshman; he tried out for drum major in the spring of 2010,
competing against band members who were two years older; the
rigorous audition included conducting his fellow musicians in the
Texas fight song, teaching five band members a short marching
drill, and interviewing with the band directors; and
WHEREAS, During the 2010 Longhorn football season, Mr.
Forinash led the halftime performances of the 380-member band, and
he was charged with teaching the routines to the marchers each week;
he managed those responsibilities and more in addition to the
academic demands of mechanical engineering; and
WHEREAS, The Longhorn Band is known for the pageantry of its
halftime performances, in which the drum major plays a significant
role, and David Forinash may indeed take pride in his contributions
to this longstanding tradition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate David Forinash on his outstanding
leadership as the 2010-2011 drum major for The University of Texas
at Austin Longhorn Band and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Forinash as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Taylor of Collin
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 798 was adopted by the House on March
17, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House