87S30475 TBO-D
By: King of Parker H.R. No. 46
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Aledo Middle School Honor Winds ensemble is
among only four middle-school groups that have been invited to
perform at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, which will be held
December 15 through 18, 2021, in Chicago, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, A prestigious international conference dedicated to
raising the standards of music education, the Midwest Clinic
annually draws more than 18,000 teachers and musicians from
throughout the U.S. as well as numerous foreign countries; the
clinic features concerts from a broad range of student groups, with
invitees selected through a competitive application process; and
WHEREAS, Guided by band director Joey Qualls, the members of
the Aledo Middle School Honor Winds will have the distinction of
performing at the McCormick Place Convention Center; this
achievement follows on the heels of the group's exceptional showing
at the 2020 State Honor Band Competition, where it was named first
runner-up; and
WHEREAS, The Aledo Middle School Honor Winds band has
established itself as one of the finest young ensembles in the
nation, and its members may take great pride in earning this
exciting opportunity to display their talents on a global stage;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate the members of
the Aledo Middle School Honor Winds ensemble on being invited to
attend the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic and extend to them
sincere best wishes for a successful and enjoyable visit to
Chicago; 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.