By Hodge                                         H.R. No. 398

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                                 R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, Antoine C. Spencer has committed himself to the

 1-2     challenging and worthwhile work of making music, and his

 1-3     outstanding contributions to the community are indeed worthy of

 1-4     special praise and recognition; and

 1-5           WHEREAS, Mr. Spencer received his bachelor's degree in music

 1-6     education from Texas Wesleyan University in 1988, and since that

 1-7     time he has distinguished himself as both a talented performer and

 1-8     an inspiring instructor; and

 1-9           WHEREAS, In his role as accompanist to the Turtle Creek

1-10     Chorale, Mr. Spencer is an indispensable element of this talented

1-11     ensemble, and they have delighted audiences in many nations and

1-12     have performed in New York's legendary Carnegie Hall; a versatile

1-13     musician, Mr. Spencer also lends his gifts as a pianist to services

1-14     at White Rock Community Church; and

1-15           WHEREAS, In addition, Mr. Spencer is the choir director at

1-16     Hillcrest High School and Franklin Middle School in Dallas, and by

1-17     the example of his own enthusiasm and dedication, he instills a

1-18     love of fine music in his young charges; and

1-19           WHEREAS, His involvement in the life of his community extends

1-20     far beyond his work, and he is an active member of a number of

1-21     organizations, including the National Association for the

1-22     Advancement of Colored People, the Dallas Music Educators

1-23     Association, and the American Choral Directors Association; and

1-24           WHEREAS, Antoine Spencer's many noteworthy accomplishments in

 2-1     the field of music have brought great joy to all those who have

 2-2     heard him and his students perform, and his many admirers look

 2-3     forward to enjoying his talent for many more years; now, therefore,

 2-4     be it

 2-5           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-6     Legislature hereby honor Antoine C. Spencer for his outstanding

 2-7     accomplishments as a musician and educator and extend to him

 2-8     sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness in the

 2-9     future; and, be it further

2-10           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

2-11     prepared for Mr. Spencer as an expression of high regard by the

2-12     Texas House of Representatives.