83R4951 MGR-D By: Bonnen of Brazoria H.R. No. 1623 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Brazoswood High School Symphonic Band of Lake Jackson has been named the 2013 Class 5A Honor Band by the Texas Music Educators Association; and WHEREAS, This award represents the first time in the Brazosport ISD school's 43-year history that the band has been recognized with this prestigious honor; credit is due to the hardworking and talented students for their diligent preparation and to the able leadership of band director Brian Casey; in addition, many parents, supporters, and school staff contributed to this significant accomplishment; and WHEREAS, Winning the state honor band title has earned the Brazoswood group an invitation to perform at the TMEA State Convention in the Lila Cockrell Theatre in San Antonio on February 15, 2013; and WHEREAS, The Brazoswood High School Symphonic Band has distinguished itself as one of the premier symphonic school bands in the state, and its members may take justifiable pride in their outstanding achievement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Brazoswood High School Symphonic Band on its selection as the Texas Music Educators Association Class 5A Honor Band for 2013 and extend to its members sincere best wishes for a successful performance at the Texas Music Educators Association convention; 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.