H.R. No. 536
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Frank Mahnich of Gainesville achieved great
distinction with his induction into the Vocal Majority Ring of
Honor on February 2, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Founded in Dallas in 1971, the Vocal Majority is a
150-member men's choir that has earned numerous accolades for its
outstanding performances over the years, including being named an
International Champion Barbershop Chorus 13 times by the Barbershop
Harmony Society; the VM Ring of Honor recognizes members who have
made significant, lasting contributions to the chorus, the
community, and the Barbershop Harmony Society; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Mahnich has held membership in the Barbershop
Harmony Society for more than five decades, and during his 41 years
with the Vocal Majority, his leadership has been instrumental in
the chorus's growth and success; he has received recognition for
his role in establishing strategic long-term planning for the VM,
as well as for his exemplary service as chapter president and as
chair of the 1987 "We the People" event; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, Mr. Mahnich has led two
Gainesville nonprofit organizations as president, and he chaired
the committee that created the local dog park, the Dog Depot; he was
also involved in the expansion of Leonard Park, and he currently
serves as vice president of marketing for Butterfield Stage; and
WHEREAS, The skill, professionalism, and commitment to
excellence demonstrated by Frank Mahnich have made him an important
asset to the Vocal Majority, and he may indeed reflect with pride on
his accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Frank Mahnich on his induction into
the Vocal Majority Ring of Honor 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. Mahnich as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Springer
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 536 was adopted by the House on March
13, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House