H.R. No. 708 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Raul Romero of Pebble Hills High School in El Paso was named to the 2021 Texas All-State Mixed Choir by the Texas Music Educators Association; and WHEREAS, The TMEA All-State designation is among the most prestigious accolades a Texas choir student can earn; each fall, more than 70,000 young musicians from across the state compete for the honor, and only two percent are ultimately chosen to be part of an All-State ensemble; and WHEREAS, Mr. Romero has distinguished himself by earning a place in an All-State ensemble for four consecutive years; he is only the second person from El Paso to attain such a remarkable distinction; and WHEREAS, Through countless hours of preparation and an unwavering commitment to excellence, this young Texan has earned a place among the state's elite high school choral members, and he may indeed take pride in this outstanding achievement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Raul Romero on his selection as a 2021 Texas All-State Choir member 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. Romero as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. González of El Paso ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 708 was adopted by the House on April 23, 2021, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House