H.R. No. 681
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Fightin' Texas Aggie Band, the nation's largest
military marching band, is celebrating its 125th anniversary in
2019; and
WHEREAS, The official marching band of Texas A&M University,
the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band was established in 1894 under the
direction of Joseph Holick; originally composed of only 13 cadets,
the group now has approximately 400 musicians in its ranks; the
unit's members belong to the school's Corps of Cadets and perform
during halftime at all home games and select away games for the
Aggies' football team; renowned for its intricate drills, precise
formations, and distinctive sound that favors traditional march
scores over contemporary pieces, the band has earned legendary
status through the decades; and
WHEREAS, Appearing at a wide range of events over the years,
the Aggie Band helped celebrate the first Armistice Day in 1919 and
has performed at presidential and gubernatorial inaugurations, at
presidential funerals, and at parades, concerts, and various other
civic functions in College Station and Bryan; in honor of its long
tradition of excellence, the band received the John Philip Sousa
Foundation's Sudler Trophy in 2001; and
WHEREAS, The Fightin' Texas Aggie Band is a vibrant part of
the rich cultural fabric of the Lone Star State, representing the
university's core values of integrity, leadership, respect, and
selfless service, and its members are indeed deserving of
recognition on this special occasion; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band on
its 125th anniversary and extend to each member sincere best wishes
for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Aggie Band as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Cyrier
Landgraf
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 681 was adopted by the House on March
21, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House