1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 229
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas congratulates
 1-3     the Rockport-Fulton High School Choir under the direction of
 1-4     Martha Luigi for being selected to perform at the American
 1-5     Celebration of Music in Austria; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, This talented 115-member choir was chosen to
 1-7     sing at the festival by its organizers, Music Celebrations
 1-8     International, which is based in Tempe, Arizona; superior
 1-9     ratings and numerous sweepstakes trophies for their achievements
1-10     in worldwide competitions, along with recommendations by state
1-11     music officials, assured their selection; and
1-12           WHEREAS, Martha Luigi will direct her award-winning choir at
1-13     performances in Vienna, Salzburg, Graz, and Innsbruck for two weeks
1-14     this summer, from July 7 through 20, 1999, which will showcase the
1-15     musical and cultural heritage of the host country, Austria; and
1-16           WHEREAS, A full agenda awaits the students, who will attend
1-17     orientation meetings, see the sights, and participate in cultural
1-18     exchanges, when they are not performing for Austrian audiences;
1-19     now, therefore, be it
1-20           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
1-21     76th Legislature, hereby commend the award-winning Rockport-Fulton
1-22     High School Choir on its selection to represent the United States
1-23     in Austria at the American Celebration of Music; and, be it further
1-24           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for choir
 2-1     director, Martha Luigi, and the Rockport-Fulton High School Choir
 2-2     as an expression of the esteem of the Texas Senate with its best
 2-3     wishes for a memorable trip.
 2-4                                                              Armbrister
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 2-6                                          President of the Senate
 2-7                                       I hereby certify that the above
 2-8                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
 2-9                                  on February 17, 1999.
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2-11                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-12                                  ______________________________________
2-13                                           Member, Texas Senate