H.R. No. 615 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives takes special 1-2 pleasure in honoring Alma Doss of Rockdale for her outstanding 1-3 efforts to encourage music appreciation in her community, state, 1-4 and nation; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Before embarking on her musical career, this 1-6 exemplary Texan taught school for 29 years at Rockdale Elementary 1-7 School, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, and various small 1-8 schools in rural Texas, retiring in the early 1970s; and 1-9 WHEREAS, A member of the Matinee Musical Club since 1963, 1-10 Mrs. Doss first became involved in music as a student of legendary 1-11 Rockdale teacher Margie Sledge; she also has played organ at the 1-12 Peace Lutheran Church for 69 years and currently contributes her 1-13 time and expertise to the church's youth music program; and 1-14 WHEREAS, In 1991 this distinguished musician was named 1-15 president of the Texas Federation of Music Clubs after serving as 1-16 president of her local club for several years; during her tenure, 1-17 she has traveled extensively throughout the United States to 1-18 promote music and encourage young musicians to continue in their 1-19 field; and 1-20 WHEREAS, An avid world traveler who put many of her plans on 1-21 hold to serve as state federation president, Mrs. Doss has 1-22 particularly enjoyed her visits to the international music capitals 1-23 of Vienna and Salzburg, Austria, and looks forward to resuming a 1-24 busy itinerary when she completes her term of office in June 1993; 2-1 and 2-2 WHEREAS, Her hometown of Rockdale has celebrated "Alma Doss 2-3 Day" in honor of her service to the Texas Federation of Music Clubs 2-4 and in recognition of her exceptional music career; this delightful 2-5 woman has shared joy, strength, and inspiration with those around 2-6 her through her music, and her numerous achievements are indeed 2-7 worthy of special legislative recognition and praise; now, 2-8 therefore, be it 2-9 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-10 Legislature hereby commend Alma Doss for her outstanding 2-11 contributions as a musician, teacher, and president of the Texas 2-12 Federation of Music Clubs; and, be it further 2-13 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-14 prepared for Mrs. Doss as an expression of highest esteem by the 2-15 Texas House of Representatives. 2-16 Texas House of Representatives. 2-17 Kubiak 2-18 H.R. No. 615 2-19 _______________________________ 2-20 Speaker of the House 2-21 I certify that H.R. No. 615 was adopted by the House on May 2-22 31, 1993, by a non-record vote. 2-23 _______________________________ 2-24 Chief Clerk of the House