89R23701 KRT-D
By: Leo Wilson H.R. No. 837
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jacob Benner of Anahuac Middle School has been
invited to participate in the Middle School Honors Performance
Series at Carnegie Hall in New York City from June 24 to 28, 2025;
and
WHEREAS, An eighth-grade French horn player, Jacob was
nominated for the program by his band director, Morgan Contreras;
Jacob was subsequently invited to audition in October 2024, and
after submitting three pieces, he earned a spot in the elite group;
and
WHEREAS, Composed of talented middle school students from all
over the country, the ensemble will rehearse for three days,
culminating in a performance at Carnegie Hall; in addition, Jacob
and his family will use the opportunity to enjoy a trip to the Big
Apple; and
WHEREAS, This gifted young Texan has demonstrated
outstanding talent, work ethic, and dedication to his craft, and he
may indeed take great pride in this notable achievement; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jacob Benner on his selection for
the Middle School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall and
extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Jacob as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.