H.R. No. 76
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Gideon Jordan of Jasper High School has been
selected as a member of the 2020-2021 4A All-State Band by the Texas
Music Educators Association; and
WHEREAS, The TMEA All-State designation is the highest honor
a Texas music student can receive; more than 50,000 students from
across the state begin the audition process by playing for a panel
of judges at the regional level; select musicians advance to
compete in eight TMEA area competitions, where the highest-ranked
students qualify for the All-State Band; and
WHEREAS, The son of David and Phyllis Jordan, Gideon Jordan
demonstrated outstanding ability in his trumpet performances
throughout the All-State auditions and will now have the
opportunity to rehearse and perform during the annual TMEA
Clinic/Convention; a valued member of the Jasper High band, he has
greatly benefited from the guidance of director Michael W. Johnson;
and
WHEREAS, Selection to an All-State Band reflects exceptional
skill and unwavering dedication, and this gifted young Texan may
indeed take pride in this notable achievement; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Gideon Jordan on his selection to
the Texas Music Educators Association 4A All-State Band 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. Jordan as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
White
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 76 was adopted by the House on March
10, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House