H.R. No. 1710
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Larrian Menifee of Ball High School in Galveston has
been nominated for the 2024 Grammy Music Educator Award; and
WHEREAS, This annual honor recognizes current full-time
educators who make significant and lasting contributions to the
field of music education and who demonstrate a commitment to
maintaining music education in schools; winners receive a $10,000
honorarium and a matching grant for their school music program;
Mr. Menifee is one of 200 quarterfinalists from across the nation
nominated for the 2024 award; and
WHEREAS, A native of Galveston and an alumnus of Ball High,
Mr. Menifee is currently in his second year as director of the
school's choir program; he has created a five-year strategic plan
that includes a new mission statement, measurable goals, community
initiatives, program culture, and artistic excellence expectations
for the students; he also added specific voice classes for
beginner-grade students as well as an audition-based advanced class
called "Golden Voices"; and
WHEREAS, Under his leadership, enrollment for the choral
program has grown from 11 students to 62, and there has been an
increase in local performance opportunities and sponsorships
funding student travel opportunities as well; the choir performed
in Mexico last January and is scheduled to sing in New York City
next year; in addition to directing the choir, Mr. Menifee coaches
the school's volleyball team; and
WHEREAS, Larrian Menifee exemplifies the passion,
determination, and innovative spirit that are the hallmarks of our
best teachers, and he is indeed a deserving nominee for this
prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Larrian Menifee on his nomination
for the 2024 Grammy Music Educator Award 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. Menifee as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Leo-Wilson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1710 was adopted by the House on May
25, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House