H.R. No. 1222
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Austen Whaley of Stephenville High School earned the
highest honor a Texas music student can receive when he was selected
as an All-State Band member in 2013; and
WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Texas Music Educators Association,
the University Interscholastic League All-State Band program
brings together talented young performers from across the state who
have successfully competed at the regional and area levels; those
who win the coveted recognition are invited to attend the TMEA
clinic in San Antonio, where they perform in concert; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Whaley was chosen from more than 400 students to
become first chair alto saxophonist in the All-State Jazz Ensemble;
a source of great pride to his parents, Lance and Patti Whaley, he
has benefited from the guidance of Stephenville High School band
director Michael Childs and Tarleton State University instructor
Greg Ball; and
WHEREAS, Austen Whaley has demonstrated admirable ability
and discipline, and through his commitment to achieving his goals,
he is preparing the foundation for a bright and rewarding future;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Austen Whaley of Stephenville High
School on being named to the UIL All-State Band and extend to him
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Whaley as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Sheffield of Coryell
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1222 was adopted by the House on April
17, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House