By Kamel H.R. No. 163 75R6139 SAJ-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor 1-2 the Tyler Youth Orchestra for more than 40 years of outstanding 1-3 service to the young people of East Texas; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Since its founding by the Women's Symphony League in 1-5 1955, the orchestra has provided a stimulating atmosphere for 1-6 musicians ages 8 through 18, enabling them to express their 1-7 creativity through ensemble playing and to develop greater music 1-8 appreciation through the group's many live performances; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The Tyler Youth Orchestra is made up of high school 1-10 students, while the Tyler Preparatory Orchestra consists of string 1-11 musicians enrolled in elementary and middle school, and the 1-12 organization recently established a founders' alumni association so 1-13 that former members can remain active with this noteworthy group; 1-14 and 1-15 WHEREAS, The members of the Tyler Youth Orchestra 1-16 participate in free concerts and community performances throughout 1-17 the year, and for the 1996-1997 season, they have an array of other 1-18 fun-filled and challenging activities planned, including 1-19 participation in the Camp Tyler Music Retreat and the Stephen F. 1-20 Austin Orchestra Members Clinic, as well as field trips to attend 1-21 performances of the Dallas Youth Orchestra and the Stephen F. 1-22 Austin Orchestra; and 1-23 WHEREAS, One of only six orchestras of its kind in the Lone 1-24 Star State, the Tyler Youth Orchestra offers young instrumentalists 2-1 a unique opportunity to pool their musical gifts and expand their 2-2 talents, and it gives the members of this chamber great pleasure to 2-3 honor all those associated with this fine organization; now, 2-4 therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-6 Legislature hereby commend the members and staff of the Tyler Youth 2-7 Orchestra, including conductors Julie Simpson and Joanie Rathbun; 2-8 and manager Judy Ferguson Milling, for their exceptional 2-9 contributions to the East Texas cultural community and extend to 2-10 them best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it 2-11 further 2-12 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-13 prepared for the Tyler Youth Orchestra as an expression of high 2-14 regard by the Texas House of Representatives.