By Sadler                                              H.R. No. 681
       74R10595 BNL-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, Many hours of practice and preparation are required
    1-2  to build a successful team, and the members and director of the
    1-3  Overton High School Mustang Band have displayed considerable
    1-4  dedication and commitment in building one of the finest musical
    1-5  teams in the state; and
    1-6        WHEREAS, From the late 1930s through today, this exceptional
    1-7  band has been a leading contender in competitions throughout Texas;
    1-8  the school's crowded trophy case bears witness to the band's many
    1-9  years of achievement, and with the continuing support of the entire
   1-10  Overton community, today's band members have capably lived up to
   1-11  their school's proud legacy; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, Under the guidance of director Ronnie Page, the
   1-13  Mustang Band has earned an unprecedented four consecutive
   1-14  sweepstakes awards from the University Interscholastic League;
   1-15  considered the pinnacle of success for school bands, the
   1-16  sweepstakes award signifies that the band has earned the highest
   1-17  rating possible in all areas of competition, including marching,
   1-18  sight-reading, and concert performance; and
   1-19        WHEREAS, Moreover, the band recently was one of only five
   1-20  finalists in the selection of the Texas Music Educators Association
   1-21  Class A Honors Band, and they will audition for this prestigious
   1-22  honor again during the summer of 1995; and
   1-23        WHEREAS, Student musicians also compete in solo and ensemble
   1-24  categories, and Overton High School band members have met with
    2-1  great success in these areas as well; individual students have
    2-2  earned numerous First Division honors, and the Mustang Band is
    2-3  consistently well represented in the large regional band
    2-4  competitions; and
    2-5        WHEREAS, The hardworking members of the Overton High School
    2-6  Mustang Band have traveled to the Capitol today to learn firsthand
    2-7  about the legislative process, and the members of this chamber are
    2-8  proud to have the opportunity to salute them for their dedication
    2-9  and initiative; if they are indicative of the caliber of young
   2-10  people in this state, the future of Texas is in capable hands; now,
   2-11  therefore, be it
   2-12        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   2-13  Legislature hereby honor band director Ronnie Page and all the
   2-14  members of the Overton High School Mustang Band for their continued
   2-15  excellence and extend to them a warm welcome on their visit to the
   2-16  Capitol; and, be it further
   2-17        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-18  prepared for the Overton High School Mustang Band as an expression
   2-19  of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.