H.R. No. 51
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Recent Crane High School graduate David Rombouts was
named an Outstanding Performer in the keyboard percussion event at
the University Interscholastic League Texas State Solo and Ensemble
Contest held in Austin and Pflugerville on May 27-29, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Each year, some 100,000 student-musicians from
across Texas participate in the UIL solo and ensemble competition;
in order to advance to the state contest, students must earn a
Division I, or "superior," rating at the regional level, and in
2017, only 287 of the approximately 25,000 contestants who
qualified for the state competition were selected as Outstanding
Performers; and
WHEREAS, During the event, Mr. Rombouts played from memory a
four-mallet marimba solo, "Strive to be Happy" by Ivan Trevino, and
his exemplary performance of the piece also garnered him a Division
I gold medal; while preparing for the contest, he benefited from the
skilled guidance of band director Daniel Todd; and
WHEREAS, Through his considerable ability, determination,
and hard work, David Rombouts has proven himself to be one of the
finest high school musicians in the Lone Star State, and it is a
pleasure to recognize him for this notable achievement; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate David
Rombouts on his selection as an Outstanding Performer at the 2017
UIL Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest 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. Rombouts as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Craddick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 51 was adopted by the House on August
15, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House