SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 63 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Lopez Early College High School Band, which recently won the 2016 Division 6A Honor Band State Championship title; and WHEREAS, The Texas Music Educators Association's State Honor Band Finals took place in San Antonio on July 21, 2016; after an arduous series of competitions, the Lopez Early College High School Band was victorious, earning the school its second state title; and WHEREAS, Under the superior guidance of directors George Trevino, Sam Hjort, Ramon Vasquez, Mike Garza, and Monica Garza, band members have developed exceptional teamwork and discipline; having demonstrated great talent and perseverance throughout the school year, the skilled musicians can indeed take pride in their outstanding performance; and WHEREAS, Lopez Early College High School and the City of Brownsville are proud of the members of the Lopez Early College High School Band for their hard work, their impressive skills, and their steadfast determination; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Lopez Early College High School Band on their successful year and congratulate them on winning the 2016 Division 6A Honor Band State Championship; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the band as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Lucio ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 30, 2017. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate