H.R. No. 101
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Lake Ridge High School Wind Symphony of
Mansfield was named a 2021 National Winner in the New Music Division
of the Mark of Excellence competition; and
WHEREAS, Hosted by the Foundation for Music Education, the
Mark of Excellence program recognizes outstanding achievement by
high school and middle school bands, choirs, and orchestras from
across the nation; all participants receive valuable feedback to
help improve their performances, and the competition winners are
honored in regional and national publications and at conventions;
and
WHEREAS, More than 230 ensembles from 38 states participated
in the 2021 contest, and the Lake Ridge High School Wind Symphony
was named a National Winner for ranking in the top 25 percent of
competitors; in accomplishing this impressive feat, the band
benefited from the outstanding efforts of each of its members, as
well as from the able leadership of director Brad Bonebrake; the
Lake Ridge wind ensemble previously earned Mark of Excellence
honors in 2017, 2018, and 2019; and
WHEREAS, With their fine showing in the 2021 Mark of
Excellence competition, the members of the Lake Ridge High School
Wind Symphony have brought great credit to their school and
community, and they may take justifiable pride in the skill and
dedication they have demonstrated; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate the Lake Ridge
High School Wind Symphony on its selection as a 2021 National Winner
in the Foundation for Music Education Mark of Excellence contest
and extend to all those associated with the ensemble sincere best
wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the band as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Turner of Tarrant
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 101 was adopted by the House on
October 14, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House