By:  Henderson                                         S.R. No. 349
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to join
    1-3  the citizens of Houston in honoring the Westfield High School
    1-4  Concert Band for being awarded the Sudler Flag of Honor by the
    1-5  John Philip Sousa Foundation; and
    1-6        WHEREAS, The Sudler Flag of Honor is the nation's most
    1-7  prestigious award for high school concert bands, and its purpose
    1-8  is to identify, recognize, and honor high school band programs
    1-9  throughout the United States that have demonstrated particularly
   1-10  significant high standards of excellence in concert activities
   1-11  over a period of several years; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, Westfield High School Concert Band is the only band
   1-13  in the United States to receive the cherished award this year; on
   1-14  March 27, 1995, the John Philip Sousa Foundation will award the
   1-15  Sudler Flag of Honor during a special ceremony to be attended by
   1-16  distinguished Texans that will include a symphonic concert; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, To receive this unique honor, the band must have
   1-18  achieved and maintained high standards of excellence over a period
   1-19  of several years, must offer a complete and balanced program of
   1-20  musical activities, and must have a director with at least seven
   1-21  years tenure; in addition, the organization should also have
   1-22  been rated "superior" at the state, regional, national, and
   1-23  international level and should have members who have participated
    2-1  in district, all-state, or national honor bands; and
    2-2        WHEREAS, The Sudler Flag of Honor recognizes and honors the
    2-3  students, staff, alumni, and community members who have given so
    2-4  unselfishly over the years to provide an exemplary program with a
    2-5  sustained commitment to excellence and character; now, therefore,
    2-6  be it
    2-7        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
    2-8  74th Legislature, hereby extend heartiest congratulations to
    2-9  the Westfield High School Concert Band for its magnificent
   2-10  accomplishments with all best wishes for the future; and, be
   2-11  it further
   2-12        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be presented to
   2-13  this notable ensemble as an expression of the high regard of
   2-14  the Texas Senate.
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   2-16                                       President of the Senate
   2-17                                    I hereby certify that the above
   2-18                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
   2-19                               on March 6, 1995.
   2-20                               ______________________________________
   2-21                                       Secretary of the Senate
   2-22                               ______________________________________
   2-23                                        Member, Texas Senate