78S10596 MDM-D By: Hughes H.R. No. 133R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Gilmer High School Buckeye Band received the highest marks in all events in the UIL Region IV spring competition; and WHEREAS, Under the able direction of Eric Gray, the talented young musicians swept the annual marching, concert, and sight-reading contests for the third consecutive year, the first time in the school's history that the band has won sweepstakes honors for three years in a row; and WHEREAS, The members of the Gilmer High School Buckeye Band and their conductor have exemplified the qualities of musical excellence and perseverance in their pursuit of this recent honor, and they are indeed deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate the members of the Gilmer High School Buckeye Band and Eric Gray on their receipt of sweepstakes honors at the UIL Region IV spring competition and extend to them sincere best wishes for future success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Gilmer High School as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.