H.R. No. 531
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Garland Independent School District was recognized
as a Best Community for Music Education by the National Association
of Music Merchants Foundation in 2012, the second year in a row it
has been so honored; and
WHEREAS, The Best Community for Music Education designation
acknowledges schools and districts that support access to music
education through funding, graduation requirements, and committed
instruction time, making music an essential part of a complete
education; and
WHEREAS, Under the leadership of George Jones, director of
the district's Fine Arts Department, Garland ISD continued a long
tradition of musical excellence with strong representation in the
2013 Texas Music Educators Association All-State bands and
choruses; more than 55,000 students from around the state audition
for these ensembles, with about 1,500 earning an All-State position
and a chance to attend the TMEA Clinic and Convention; 17 Garland
ISD students were chosen this year to perform; and
WHEREAS, The 2013 Garland ISD All-State students are Kelli
Bashaw, Lacie Block, Gabriel Ethridge, Malik Henderson, Lauren
Noble, Monica Ogbonnaya, Maddie Smith, Micah Ndiba, David Estrada,
Dorien Tate, Christian Cardenas, Cedric Dario, Austin Nix, Carrie
Blumhardt, Morgan Daniels, Sam Hundt, and Elizabeth Schutter; they
secured places in the 5A All-State Band, All-State Jazz Band,
All-State Mixed Choir, and All-State Men's and All-State Women's
Choirs; moreover, Austin Nix and Morgan Daniels earned the
distinction of having been named All-State members all four years
of high school; and
WHEREAS, Garland ISD believes that quality arts instruction
plays an integral role in children's education, helping youth to
develop self-esteem, self-discipline, self-direction, and the
ability to work collaboratively with others, and the district is
indeed deserving of this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Garland Independent School
District on its designation as a Best Community for Music Education
by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation and
extend to the district's students and teachers sincere best wishes
for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the district as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
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Carter
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 531 was adopted by the House on March
7, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House