R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Through his love for classical music, George Archer
 1-2     Winters has truly enriched the lives of countless people in San
 1-3     Antonio and across the Lone Star State; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, This distinguished musician is the founder and
 1-5     conductor of the Winters Chamber Orchestra, an exemplary 36-member
 1-6     ensemble that during 2000-2001 is celebrating its 25th season; for
 1-7     a quarter-century, Mr. Winters and his orchestra have generously
 1-8     performed free concerts for San Antonio audiences, playing a broad
 1-9     repertoire of pieces ranging from Bach to present-day composers;
1-10     and
1-11           WHEREAS, His passion for classical music, as well as his
1-12     dedication to ensuring that his orchestra's live performances are a
1-13     unique and satisfying experience for performers and listeners
1-14     alike, truly imbue his work with a spiritual quality; moreover, his
1-15     promotion of classical music has had a profound impact on the lives
1-16     of Texans young and old, and the orchestra's free concerts afford
1-17     many people who otherwise might not be able to attend such an event
1-18     the opportunity to experience the pleasure of superbly played
1-19     classical music; and
1-20           WHEREAS, Mr. Winters's willingness to provide residents of
1-21     San Antonio and Texas with exceptional performances of classical
1-22     music at no charge for 25 years is indeed impressive, and it is a
1-23     privilege to recognize this talented gentleman and his stellar
1-24     orchestra at this time; now, therefore, be it
 2-1           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-2     Legislature hereby commend George Archer Winters for his devotion
 2-3     to performing and sharing classical music with his fellow Texans
 2-4     and congratulate him on the 25th anniversary of the Winters Chamber
 2-5     Orchestra; and, be it further
 2-6           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-7     prepared for Mr. Winters as an expression of high regard by the
 2-8     Texas House of Representatives.
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 1046 was adopted by the House on May
         14, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House