88R28588 CW-D By: Guerra H.R. No. 1554 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, For the ninth consecutive year, the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District has been designated as one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation; and WHEREAS, Now in its 24th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation recognizes school districts across the U.S. for their outstanding achievements in providing access to music education for all students; and WHEREAS, The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD fine arts department offers a range of award-winning music programs, including band, orchestra, choir, jazz band, conjunto, and mariachi; students benefit from the able leadership of Jon Taylor, who serves as the district's director of fine arts; and WHEREAS, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD has created a learning environment that nurtures the musical talent and creativity of its students, and through its pursuit of excellence, the district has earned well-deserved status as a national model for music programs; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District on its receipt of the 2023 Best Communities for Music Education designation from the NAMM Foundation and extend to all those associated with the district's fine arts department sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.