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 ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 10, 2017. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate