H.R. No. 69
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Crosby High School Band performed in the rotunda
of the State Capitol on December 5, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Known as the Big Red Machine, the band has played at
notable events across the country; in recent years, the group has
performed during the games of the Houston Astros, Rockets, Dash,
and Dynamo, in addition to traveling to California, Hawaii,
Florida, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Washington, D.C., and
throughout Texas; and
WHEREAS, The Crosby band has consistently distinguished
itself in competition, earning top ratings in University
Interscholastic League events and advancing to the UIL State
Marching Band Contest and the Texas Music Educators Association
State Honor Band Contest; the ensemble has also received the Sudler
Flag of Honor from the John Philip Sousa Foundation and the Program
of Excellence Blue Ribbon Award from the National Band Association,
and it has performed at the Midwest Clinic, a prestigious
international conference for musicians; moreover, many of its
students have qualified for TMEA All-Region and All-State Honor
Bands, and select members have showcased their musicianship with
the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band and in the Macy's
Thanksgiving Day Parade; and
WHEREAS, Through their hard work, dedication, and commitment
to excellence, the talented young musicians of the Crosby High
School Band have proudly represented their community, and they are
indeed deserving of recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby commend the Crosby High School Band on its
performance at the State Capitol and extend to all those associated
with the group sincere best wishes for continued success.
Cain
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 69 was adopted by the House on April
17, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 133, Nays 7, 2 present, not
voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House