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 2-5 ______________________________________ 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. 2-10 ______________________________________ 2-11 Secretary of the Senate 2-12 ______________________________________ 2-13 Member, Texas Senate