H.R. No. 17
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The varsity chorale ensemble of Timberview High
School in the Mansfield Independent School District has been
invited to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York on March 17, 2024;
and
WHEREAS, This prestigious honor is awarded to only a few
choirs each year, and it will be the varsity chorale's first ever
concert out of state; during the event, the group will perform
Mozart's Requiem; and
WHEREAS, The Timberview High varsity chorale is an auditioned
choir for students in the 10th through 12th grades; to become a
member of the ensemble, students must demonstrate an advanced level
of vocal technique, sight-reading skills, and performance
practices; in addition to performing, students compete in contests
and learn elements of music theory; the group benefits from the able
leadership of Jason Forte, the director of choirs; and
WHEREAS, Through their talent, hard work, and commitment to
excellence, the young singers of the Timberview High School varsity
chorale have earned their way to an event of enormous prestige, and
their achievement is a great credit to Mansfield ISD and a source of
pride to their families, friends, and fellow students; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate the
Timberview High School varsity chorale ensemble on being invited to
perform at Carnegie Hall in New York and extend to its members
sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable event; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the choir as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Turner
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 17 was adopted by the House on
November 1, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House