H.R. No. 2437
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Sandra Rhodes is singing the national anthem at the
2023 Texas Fallen Heroes Ceremony at the State Capitol on May 27,
and this occasion provides a welcome opportunity to acknowledge her
and her husband, Dusty Rhodes, for their invaluable contributions
to music education in Texas; and
WHEREAS, Passionate about using music, the arts, and
higher-order thinking skills to create well-rounded students,
Dusty and Sandra Rhodes have taught music to countless students
across East and Southeast Texas; they have worked in the local
school districts of numerous communities, including Centerville,
Conroe, Pasadena, Kirbyville, Bay City, West Columbia, Sweeny, and
Seguin, and they have been active in various church music
ministries as well; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of their careers, Mr. and
Mrs. Rhodes have established a number of choir and band programs at
the high school, middle school, and elementary school levels;
thanks to their able guidance and inspiring influence, their
students have attained many notable accomplishments over the years,
such as participating in All-State Choir and Band, achieving
success at state and regional solo and ensemble contests, and
winning numerous sweepstakes and top awards at concert and
sight-reading contests; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes have enjoyed a rewarding
marriage that has spanned more than five decades, and they are the
proud parents of three children, Joshua, Daniel, and Tabitha; and
WHEREAS, Through their exceptional commitment to music
education, Dusty and Sandra Rhodes have made a positive difference
in the lives of countless young Texans, and it is indeed a pleasure
to recognize them at this time; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Dusty and Sandra Rhodes for their years of
service as music educators and extend to them sincere best wishes
for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Wilson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2437 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House