83R6445 LB-D
By: Leach H.R. No. 367
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Students in two choral ensembles from Robinson and
Rice Middle Schools in Plano have been selected to sing at the Texas
Music Educators Association conference in San Antonio on February
14, 2013, and before their performances, they are visiting the
State Capitol on February 13; and
WHEREAS, Chosen from approximately 200 groups, the two choirs
from Plano Independent School District will be among 12, from the
middle school, high school, and university levels, performing in
the Vocal Division at the TMEA conference; this distinction
represents one of the highest honors for a youth musical group in
the state; and
WHEREAS, The Rice Middle School A Cappella Treble Choir,
directed by Jennifer Alarcon, and the Robinson Middle School A
Cappella Women, directed by Kimberly Ahrens, will showcase their
outstanding abilities before this annual gathering of educators as
a shining example of vocal mastery; the choirs' success is a tribute
to the superb music programs at each school and to the commitment of
the teachers and students to excellence in music education; and
WHEREAS, These fine young Texans have developed their
remarkable talents through perseverance, dedication, and many
hours of practice, and they can take justifiable pride in their
accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize members of the Rice Middle School A
Cappella Treble Choir and the Robinson Middle School A Cappella
Women on their selection to perform at the Texas Music Educators
Association conference and extend to them sincere best wishes for a
memorable visit to the Capitol and for continued success.