84R26265 BPG-D
By: Naishtat H.R. No. 2396
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A. N. McCallum High School in Austin has been named
the 2015 National Grammy Signature School by the Grammy Foundation;
and
WHEREAS, Established in 1988 by the Recording Academy, the
Grammy Foundation works to heighten appreciation of recorded music
as a vital part of American culture; its initiatives also engage the
industry, the cultural community, and the public to encourage
awareness of the value of arts education; and
WHEREAS, The Grammy Signature Schools program recognizes
public high schools that make an exceptional commitment to music
education; finalists in the competition submit documentation such
as recordings of school concerts and sample concert programs for
evaluation by an independent blue-ribbon committee of music
educators and professionals; and
WHEREAS, In winning the highest honor accorded by the
program, McCallum High School will also receive a $5,000 grant; the
school is home to the Austin Independent School District's Fine
Arts Academy, which draws talented students from across the city;
led by director of bands Carol Nelson, the school's music programs
include band, choir, orchestra, classical guitar, jazz ensemble,
and steel drum ensemble; and
WHEREAS, McCallum High School is doing its part to uphold
Austin's reputation as one of the nation's most musical cities, and
this prestigious accolade is a source of pride to the entire
community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate McCallum High School on its
selection as the 2015 National Grammy Signature School and extend
to its students and faculty sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the school as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.