H.R. No. 888
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Association for Symphony
Orchestras are gathering in Austin for their annual conference
March 31 through April 3, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to the exchange of ideas for the promotion
and development of orchestras in Texas, TASO is made up of local
volunteer organizations from across the state that support
symphonic ensembles in their communities; the group was founded in
1967 as the Texas Women's Association for Symphony Orchestras, and
it adopted its present name in 1984; and
WHEREAS, TASO's member organizations take turns hosting the
annual conference, and the 2011 meeting, "Capital City Buzz," is
being sponsored by the Women's Symphony League of Austin; the event
will include approximately 150 delegates from 29 organizations in
Texas and one from New Mexico; as part of the event, Awards of
Excellence will be presented to volunteer Nancy Young, patrons
Sarah and Ernest Butler, and business supporter Publications and
Communications Inc. (PCI); and
WHEREAS, The delegates will also be treated to performances
by the three winners of the TASO 2011 Juanita Miller Concerto
Competition; named for the organization's first president, this
prestigious statewide contest recognizes outstanding high school
musicians; this year's honorees include the grand prize winner,
cellist Russell Houston, as well as pianist Emily Tan and oboist
Jillian Honn; and
WHEREAS, The symphony orchestras of Texas contribute greatly
to the cultural richness of the Lone Star State, and the members of
TASO may take justifiable pride in their efforts to support and
further this proud musical tradition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 2011 conference of the Texas
Association for Symphony Orchestras and extend to the participants
sincere best wishes for a memorable and meaningful weekend in
Austin; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the association as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Berman
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 888 was adopted by the House on March
31, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House