H.R. No. 131



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Dr. Ted Hansen, a faculty member in the department 
of music at Texas A&M University--Commerce, has been honored for 
the sixth consecutive year by the American Society of Composers, 
Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP); and
	WHEREAS, The Standard Panel Composers Award was recently 
bestowed on Dr. Hansen by ASCAP, which selects honorees based on 
published works, performances for the calendar year, current 
compositions under way, and quality of musical compositions; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Hansen has a distinguished record of achievement 
as a composer, and his works have been performed at Carnegie Hall in 
New York, at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in 
Washington, D.C., and on National Educational Television; 
recently, Dr. Hansen's "Contours for Violin and Piano" premiered 
during concerts at The University of Texas at Arlington and Texas 
A&M University--Commerce; in addition, this gifted gentleman 
enjoys a reputation as a jazz pianist who often entertains at Texas 
A&M University--Commerce functions; and
	WHEREAS, Through talent and dedication to his art, Dr. Hansen 
has achieved excellence in the field of music, and it is a pleasure 
to recognize him at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Dr. Ted Hansen 
for receiving the Standard Panel Composers Award and extend to him 
best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Dr. Hansen as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                           Flynn

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 131 was adopted by the House on 
September 24, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House