84R26595 KSM-D
By: Anderson of McLennan H.R. No. 2690
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Amber Rhodes, a sophomore at Live Oak Classical
School in Waco, was named a 2015 Texas All-State Choir member by the
Texas Music Educators Association; and
WHEREAS, The TMEA All-State designation is the highest
accolade that a Texas music student can earn; more than 60,000 young
people from across the state compete each year for a place in one of
15 All-State bands, orchestras, and choirs; those who are selected
for one of the ensembles are among the top one percent of high
school musicians in the Lone Star State and are invited to attend
the annual TMEA convention in San Antonio, where they participate
in three days of intense rehearsals and perform a concert under the
direction of a nationally recognized conductor; and
WHEREAS, The first Live Oak student to be part of an All-State
Choir, Ms. Rhodes was chosen as a first-chair alto from the Area D
small school division; she has received valuable guidance from TMEA
member Nate Hutcherson and choir director Rebekah Zeek, and in all
her endeavors she enjoys the love and support of her parents, Brett
and Grace Rhodes; and
WHEREAS, Through countless hours of preparation and an
unwavering commitment to excellence, this gifted young Texan has
earned a place among the state's elite high school choral members,
and she may indeed take great pride in her outstanding achievement;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Amber Rhodes on her selection as a
2015 Texas All-State Choir member and extend to her sincere best
wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Rhodes as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.