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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Sandra Rhodes is singing the national anthem at the |
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2023 Texas Fallen Heroes Ceremony at the State Capitol on May 27, |
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and this occasion provides a welcome opportunity to acknowledge her |
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and her husband, Dusty Rhodes, for their invaluable contributions |
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to music education in Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Passionate about using music, the arts, and |
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higher-order thinking skills to create well-rounded students, |
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Dusty and Sandra Rhodes have taught music to countless students |
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across East and Southeast Texas; they have worked in the local |
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school districts of numerous communities, including Centerville, |
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Conroe, Pasadena, Kirbyville, Bay City, West Columbia, Sweeny, and |
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Seguin, and they have been active in various church music |
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ministries as well; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of their careers, Mr. and |
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Mrs. Rhodes have established a number of choir and band programs at |
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the high school, middle school, and elementary school levels; |
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thanks to their able guidance and inspiring influence, their |
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students have attained many notable accomplishments over the years, |
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such as participating in All-State Choir and Band, achieving |
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success at state and regional solo and ensemble contests, and |
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winning numerous sweepstakes and top awards at concert and |
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sight-reading contests; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes have enjoyed a rewarding |
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marriage that has spanned more than five decades, and they are the |
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proud parents of three children, Joshua, Daniel, and Tabitha; and |
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WHEREAS, Through their exceptional commitment to music |
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education, Dusty and Sandra Rhodes have made a positive difference |
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in the lives of countless young Texans, and it is indeed a pleasure |
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to recognize them at this time; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Dusty and Sandra Rhodes for their years of |
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service as music educators and extend to them sincere best wishes |
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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. and Mrs. Rhodes as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |