SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 150
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 Texas Music Educators
Association 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
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.
Paxton
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 11, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate