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.