H.R. No. 568
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The Texas Aggie Band was organized at the A&M
    1-2  College of Texas in 1894 by Arthur Jenkins and Joseph Holick as a
    1-3  volunteer organization of 13 students; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, From that beginning, the Texas Aggie Band has
    1-5  developed into the nation's premier military marching band,
    1-6  consisting of over 300 men and women students at Texas A&M
    1-7  University, and is currently under the direction of Lt. Colonel Ray
    1-8  E. Toler, USAF (Ret.); and
    1-9        WHEREAS, The Texas Aggie Band is known and respected for its
   1-10  outstanding military marching style, its tradition of continuous
   1-11  play throughout its marching maneuvers, and its unique presentation
   1-12  of intricate marching formations at each halftime of a Texas Aggie
   1-13  football game; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, The Texas Aggie Band has brought recognition and
   1-15  honor to Texas A&M University, its students, and its former
   1-16  students by performing on national television on numerous occasions
   1-17  and travelling to out-of-state football games and parades; and
   1-18        WHEREAS, The Texas Aggie Band was honored to be chosen to
   1-19  represent all Texans by marching in the 1989 Bicentennial
   1-20  Presidential Inaugural Parade in Washington, D.C.; and
   1-21        WHEREAS,       By building on its proud tradition of
   1-22  excellence and service, the Texas Aggie Band continues to provide
   1-23  young men and women with opportunities to excel both as musicians
    2-1  and leaders through membership in the Corps of Cadets of Texas A&M
    2-2  University; and
    2-3        WHEREAS, The Texas Aggie Band will be celebrating its
    2-4  centennial in 1994; now, therefore, be it
    2-5        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd
    2-6  Legislature of the State of Texas hereby congratulate the Texas
    2-7  Aggie Band on the momentous occasion of its centennial year and
    2-8  commends all persons who have participated in and assisted this
    2-9  organization to ensure its success and continuation of excellence;
   2-10  and, be it further
   2-11        RESOLVED, Than an official copy of this resolution be
   2-12  prepared for Lt. Colonel Ray E. Toler, USAF (Ret.), and for Texas
   2-13  A&M University as an expression of high regard by the House of
   2-14  Representatives of the State of Texas.
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