1 | 1 | | SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 540 |
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2 | 2 | | WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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3 | 3 | | recognize Band of the Hills on the occasion of the group's 25th |
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4 | 4 | | anniversary; and |
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5 | 5 | | WHEREAS, Formed in 1998 by 18 Cedar Park musicians, Band of |
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6 | 6 | | the Hills is a wind and percussion ensemble that has delighted |
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7 | 7 | | music lovers in Williamson County for 25 years; the band has |
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8 | 8 | | grown to comprise more than 100 members who span a range of ages, |
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9 | 9 | | occupations, and backgrounds and are connected by their love of |
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10 | 10 | | music; and |
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11 | 11 | | WHEREAS, The Band of the Hills' repertoire includes |
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12 | 12 | | marches, classical music, show tunes, big band orchestral |
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13 | 13 | | pieces, and seasonal music; participants volunteer their time |
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14 | 14 | | and talents at such free community events as holiday |
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15 | 15 | | celebrations, festivals, and formal concerts; and |
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16 | 16 | | WHEREAS, Through the years, Band of the Hills has brought |
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17 | 17 | | live entertainment and joyful music to the Austin area and to the |
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18 | 18 | | communities of Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock, and |
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19 | 19 | | Pflugerville; the band is affiliated with the Cedar Park Chamber |
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20 | 20 | | of Commerce, the Leander Chamber of Commerce, and the National |
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21 | 21 | | Association of Concert Bands; and |
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22 | 22 | | WHEREAS, Band of the Hills is celebrating its |
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23 | 23 | | quarter-century anniversary with a concert on May 21, 2023, at |
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24 | 24 | | Vista Ridge High School Performing Arts Center in Cedar Park; |
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25 | 25 | | live music is an intrinsic and beloved component of Texas |
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26 | 26 | | culture, and Band of the Hills has continued to inspire a deep |
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27 | 27 | | appreciation for music by carrying on this proud tradition in |
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28 | 28 | | Central Texas; now, therefore, be it |
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29 | 29 | | RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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30 | 30 | | Legislature, hereby commend Band of the Hills on its many |
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31 | 31 | | contributions to music and culture in Texas and extend to the band's |
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32 | 32 | | musicians and to the event's attendees best wishes for a memorable |
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33 | 33 | | and enjoyable 25th anniversary concert; and, be it further |
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34 | 34 | | RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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35 | 35 | | the band as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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36 | 36 | | Schwertner |
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37 | 37 | | ________________________________ |
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38 | 38 | | President of the Senate |
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39 | 39 | | I hereby certify that the |
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40 | 40 | | above Resolution was adopted by |
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41 | 41 | | the Senate on May 10, 2023. |
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42 | 42 | | ________________________________ |
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43 | 43 | | Secretary of the Senate |
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44 | 44 | | ________________________________ |
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45 | 45 | | Member, Texas Senate |
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