H.R. No. 96 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Timberwolf Marching Band of Cedar Park High School continued its proud tradition of excellence by claiming the 5A state championship at the 2023 University Interscholastic League State Open Class Marching Band Contest, held November 7 at the Alamodome in San Antonio; and WHEREAS, Joining the other top competitors from across the Lone Star State, the Cedar Park High band members impressed the panel of judges, achieving a total score of 14 to take home the coveted Class 5A championship; and WHEREAS, The victory marked the sixth state title for the Timberwolves since 2011; moreover, the Cedar Park ensemble has also excelled in numerous other competitions through the years, and during the fall of 2023, it turned in strong performances at the Bands of America Austin Regional and San Antonio Super Regional contests; and WHEREAS, The Timberwolf Marching Band includes more than 220 wind players, percussionists, and color guard members; these talented and determined performers benefit from the leadership of Cedar Park High School's director of bands, Christopher Yee, associate directors Kendall Santos and Jeremiah Armstrong, and director of percussion, Roland Chavez; and WHEREAS, The members of the Cedar Park High School Timberwolf Marching Band have distinguished themselves through their skill 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, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate the Cedar Park High School Timberwolf Marching Band on winning the 5A state championship at the 2023 UIL State Open Class Marching Band Contest and that all those involved with the ensemble be extended 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. Wilson ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 96 was adopted by the House on December 5, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House