SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 758
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Gaspar Garcia for his outstanding work as director of
bands at Oliveira Middle School in Brownsville; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Garcia joined the faculty at Oliveira Middle
School in 2013 after having served as assistant band director at
Hanna Early College High School; he began his teaching career in
Fort Worth, where he played an important role in the award-winning
Southwest High School concert bands; and
WHEREAS, All concert bands under Mr. Garcia's leadership
have consistently won sweepstakes awards at University
Interscholastic League competitions and invitational festivals;
the Oliveira Middle School Symphonic Band recently placed fifth
overall in class CCC at the Texas Music Educators Association's
State Honor Band Contest, and it was selected a national winner
at the National Wind Band Honors Contest through the Foundation
for Music Education; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding performer in his own right,
Mr. Garcia has performed with many noted ensembles, including the
Lone Star Wind Orchestra and the Las Vegas Philharmonic Orchestra;
he is an active member of the Texas Music Educators Association,
the Texas Band Masters Association, and the International Clarinet
Association; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary educator, Gaspar Garcia is having a
positive impact on the lives of his students, and it is truly
fitting that he receive special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Gaspar Garcia on his exceptional
leadership as director of bands at Oliveira Middle School and
extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his
endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 10, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate