H.R. No. 220
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Gerald Fagan of Livingston was inducted into the
Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame by the Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Mu
International School Bandmaster Fraternity on July 22, 2017; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious honor recognizes retired Texas
band directors whose contributions have greatly benefited the
schools and communities in which they have worked; and
WHEREAS, Born in Scottsville, Gerald Fagan demonstrated a
love for music from an early age, and in spite of a childhood polio
diagnosis that left him with physical limitations, he received a
music scholarship to Stephen F. Austin State University, where he
earned his bachelor's degree in 1964 and his master of arts degree
in 1973; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Fagan began his career as a band director in the
Big Sandy Independent School District and went on to lead programs
at schools in Joaquin, Troup, Hallsville, Hurst, Center, Rusk,
Cleveland, Tarkington, Corrigan, and Livingston; he spent much of
his career at small schools, where his talent for developing
underperforming bands into sweepstakes winners earned him the
nickname "The Miracle Worker"; and
WHEREAS, After 32 years as a music educator, Mr. Fagan
officially retired, but for another decade, he continued sharing
his time and expertise in various capacities with schools that had
lost their band director; he has also served as director of the
Livingston Swing Big Jazz Band as well as the Livingston Area
Community Band; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Fagan enjoys the love and
support of his wife, Bobbie Fagan; the couple are the proud parents
of six children, Susan, Sharon, Shelly, Jerry, Christy, and
Meredith; and
WHEREAS, A caring and dedicated mentor, Gerald Fagan has
inspired countless gifted young musicians to reach their full
artistic potential, and his numerous accomplishments indeed merit
special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Gerald Fagan
on his induction into the Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame and extend
to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Fagan as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
White
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 220 was adopted by the House on August
15, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House