SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 648
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Conroe Symphony Orchestra on the occasion of its 20th
anniversary, which is being celebrated on April 29, 2017; and
WHEREAS, The Conroe Symphony Orchestra was established in
the summer of 1997 under the leadership of Herb Armentrout, Mary
Curtis Taylor, and Mark Multop with the mission of adding to the
cultural enrichment of the community and enhancing the quality of
life for the Conroe area; and
WHEREAS, Since its founding, the organization has grown
and now consists of three divisions, the Conroe Symphony
Orchestra, the Friends of the Symphony, and the Conroe Symphony
Youth Orchestra; its success is due to a group of more than 225
volunteers who work tirelessly to provide support for the
presentation of five classical concerts and for such projects as
fund-raisers, youth orchestra activities, and community
education and outreach programs; and
WHEREAS, The orchestra's season includes a mix of classical
and popular music performed by a talented group of area musicians
and featured soloists; and
WHEREAS, The Conroe Symphony Orchestra has become one of
the premier community orchestras in the state, and it is truly
fitting that this orchestra receive special recognition as it
reaches this milestone in its history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend the staff, musicians, and volunteers
of the Conroe Symphony Orchestra on their dedication and hard
work and extend to them best wishes for a memorable 20th
anniversary celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the orchestra as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Creighton
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 20, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate