H.R. No. 971
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Three musicians from Johnny G. Economedes High
School in Edinburg have been chosen as 2017 Texas All-State
Orchestra members by the Texas Music Educators Association; and
WHEREAS, The TMEA All-State designation is the highest
achievement that a Texas music student can earn; more than 64,000
young people from across the state compete every year for a chair 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, Benefiting from the guidance of orchestra director
Cristina Gonzalez, the Economedes High School students making
All-State are senior double bassist Isai Martinez for the symphony
orchestra, senior violist Aaron Barrera for the philharmonic
orchestra, and sophomore double bassist Diego Garza-Romero for the
string orchestra; this marks Mr. Martinez's third and
Mr. Garza-Romero's second selection to an All-State ensemble; and
WHEREAS, Through their skill and hard work, these gifted
young Texans have earned a place among the state's elite high school
musicians, and they may indeed take great pride in this outstanding
achievement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Isai Martinez, Aaron Barrera, and
Diego Garza-Romero on their selection as 2017 Texas All-State
Orchestra members and extend to them sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
for Mr. Martinez, Mr. Barrera, and Mr. Garza-Romero as an
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Canales
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 971 was adopted by the House on March
30, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House