88S40768 AMB-D
By: Guerra H.R. No. 75
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Early College High School
Mighty Bear Band achieved great distinction by winning first place
at the University Interscholastic League 6A Area G Marching Band
Contest and advancing to the 2023 state competition; and
WHEREAS, Led by director John Garza, the PSJA Early College
High School marching band musicians joined 14 other schools at the
area contest, which was held in Laredo on October 21; the Mighty
Bears claimed the title with their show "Nevermore," based on Edgar
Allan Poe's poem "The Raven"; in so doing, they became the first
band from PSJA ISD to become area champions; and
WHEREAS, Following their triumph in Laredo, the Mighty Bears
advanced to the State Marching Band Contest, held at the Alamodome
in San Antonio on October 30 and 31, where they proudly represented
their school against the other 6A qualifiers from across Texas; and
WHEREAS, Through hard work and an unwavering resolve to give
their very best, the talented young performers of the PSJA Early
College High School band have earned the admiration of their fellow
students and their many community supporters, and they may indeed
take great pride in their achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate the PSJA Early
College High School Mighty Bear Band on winning first place at the
2023 UIL 6A Area G Marching Band Contest and advancing to the state
competition and extend to all those involved with the ensemble
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.