84R17976 MDM-D By: Anderson of McLennan H.R. No. 1876 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Youth Chorus of Central Texas has deservedly earned the 2014 Model of Unity Award, and this achievement indeed merits special recognition; and WHEREAS, Presented by the Community Race Relations Coalition of Waco, the Model of Unity Award honors the diversity of the Youth Chorus of Central Texas, which features singers from third through ninth grades; Nate Hutcherson and Florence Scattergood direct this notable group, which since its inception in 2013 has numbered some 63 performers representing 25 Waco-area schools; and WHEREAS, Through their participation in the Youth Chorus of Central Texas, these exceptional young people have demonstrated great talent and ability, and they may indeed look forward to a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate directors Nate Hutcherson and Florence Scattergood and the members of the Youth Chorus of Central Texas on their receipt of the 2014 Model of Unity Award and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.