R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to 1-2 recognize Citizens Medical Center in Victoria for its role in 1-3 creating a custom compact disc of classical music to benefit 1-4 children; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Titled "IN HARMONY with our kids' success," the CD 1-6 presents a collection of classical selections performed by 1-7 orchestras from throughout the United States; among the selections 1-8 featured are Mozart's Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, Bach's 1-9 Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, and Symphony No. 7 in A Major by 1-10 Beethoven; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Beginning in February 1999, Citizens Medical Center 1-12 will distribute the CDs to parents of babies born at the hospital 1-13 as well as area teachers for use in the classroom setting; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Sammie Sue Hendrix coordinated this unique 1-15 initiative for the center and the CD was produced by Sony Music 1-16 with Darryl One, the musical director of the Victoria Symphony 1-17 Orchestra, participating in the selection of compositions featured 1-18 on the CD; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Music is widely believed to improve the ability of 1-20 children to perform in certain areas of endeavor, raising high 1-21 school grade-point averages, college entrance exam scores, and test 1-22 scores for children in reading, language, and math; music is also 1-23 thought to heighten the ability of some people to organize their 1-24 thoughts and to enhance higher brain functions and reasoning 2-1 abilities; and 2-2 WHEREAS, This investment may have long-term positive effects 2-3 on a child's future in the business world as well, for 2-4 communication skills, the ability to form mental images, and the 2-5 art of conveying personal ideas are all linked to musical exposure 2-6 and are essential tools for tomorrow's workforce; and 2-7 WHEREAS, It is most fitting that Citizens Medical Center be 2-8 honored for the pivotal role it has played in bringing this 2-9 impressive community collaboration to fruition; now, therefore, be 2-10 it 2-11 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-12 Legislature hereby commend Citizens Medical Center for its 2-13 commitment to the young people of Victoria and extend to all those 2-14 associated with this worthy venture warmest best wishes for great 2-15 success with this project; and, be it further 2-16 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-17 prepared for Citizens Medical Center as an expression of high 2-18 regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Morrison _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 154 was adopted by the House on February 16, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House