SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 480
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 Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
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 Senate.
Bettencourt, Flores
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 27, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate