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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Larrian Menifee of Ball High School in Galveston has |
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been nominated for the 2024 Grammy Music Educator Award; and |
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WHEREAS, This annual honor recognizes current full-time |
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educators who make significant and lasting contributions to the |
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field of music education and who demonstrate a commitment to |
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maintaining music education in schools; winners receive a $10,000 |
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honorarium and a matching grant for their school music program; |
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Mr. Menifee is one of 200 quarterfinalists from across the nation |
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nominated for the 2024 award; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Galveston and an alumnus of Ball High, |
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Mr. Menifee is currently in his second year as director of the |
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school's choir program; he has created a five-year strategic plan |
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that includes a new mission statement, measurable goals, community |
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initiatives, program culture, and artistic excellence expectations |
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for the students; he also added specific voice classes for |
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beginner-grade students as well as an audition-based advanced class |
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called "Golden Voices"; and |
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WHEREAS, Under his leadership, enrollment for the choral |
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program has grown from 11 students to 62, and there has been an |
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increase in local performance opportunities and sponsorships |
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funding student travel opportunities as well; the choir performed |
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in Mexico last January and is scheduled to sing in New York City |
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next year; in addition to directing the choir, Mr. Menifee coaches |
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the school's volleyball team; and |
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WHEREAS, Larrian Menifee exemplifies the passion, |
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determination, and innovative spirit that are the hallmarks of our |
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best teachers, and he is indeed a deserving nominee for this |
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prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Larrian Menifee on his nomination |
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for the 2024 Grammy Music Educator Award and extend to him sincere |
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best wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Menifee as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |