H.R. No. 134
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For the first time in school history, the Robstown
High School marching band has qualified for the University
Interscholastic League State Marching Band Contest; and
WHEREAS, The Cotton Picker Band earned advancement to the
state competition as a result of an outstanding showing at the Class
4A Area E Marching Contest at Calallen High School in Corpus Christi
on October 21, 2023, finishing ninth in the preliminary round and
sixth in the finals among 36 competitors; and
WHEREAS, Guided by marching band director Charles Cabrera,
the Robstown High band will face off against the top marching bands
in Texas at the state contest, which is being held at the Alamodome
in San Antonio on November 1, 2023; and
WHEREAS, The talented young performers of the Robstown High
Cotton Picker Band have distinguished themselves through their hard
work and dedication, and their recognition as one of the best
marching bands in Texas is a source of tremendous pride to their
school and their community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate the Robstown
High School Cotton Picker Band on advancing to the 2023 UIL 4A Open
Class State Marching Band Contest and extend to its members sincere
best wishes for continued success; 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.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 134 was adopted by the House on
November 1, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House