SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 436
WHEREAS, The San Antonio Music Teachers Association is
marking its 100th anniversary in 2015; and
WHEREAS, Founded on March 24, 1915, by a group of 19
educators, the association has been affiliated since its
inception with the Music Teachers National Association and the
Texas Music Teachers Association; its membership had grown to
about 150 by 1919, when it published its first yearbook and
directory; today, its members serve at all levels of the
education system, and they perform for churches, synagogues, and
the general public; and
WHEREAS, The organization has sponsored numerous
activities for teachers and students, including lecture series,
judged auditions, performances, and competitions; in 1988, group
members raised money to establish the San Antonio Music Teachers
Association Education Fund, which has awarded 36 scholarships to
students over the years and has also provided study grants for
teachers; and
WHEREAS, For the past century, members of the San Antonio
Music Teachers Association have worked tirelessly to elevate
standards of education and musicianship, and their endeavors
have heightened appreciation for the ways in which the arts
improve the quality of life in a community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby recognize March 31, 2015, as San Antonio
Music Teachers Association Centennial Day and extend to
association members sincere best wishes for the future; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard
from the Texas Senate.
Menéndez
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 25, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate