SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 117

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the Bailey Middle School Wind Ensemble for representing
Texas at the 2004 joint conference of the Southern Division of 
the College Band Directors National Association and the National 
Band Association in Atlanta, Georgia; and
	WHEREAS, Performing at Emory University on February 28, 2004,
alongside bands from the University of North Carolina, the 
University of Georgia, Florida International University, and other 
schools, the Bailey Middle School Wind Ensemble received a 
standing ovation; and
	WHEREAS, The 75 members of the ensemble are talented 
musicians, and they performed exceptionally well under the 
direction of Diane Gorzycki, Bill Haehnel, and Scott Solkofske; 
and
	WHEREAS, In representing Texas at this important national 
conference, the members of the Bailey Middle School Wind Ensemble 
demonstrated their outstanding skills and excellent training; 
the students and their band directors have brought great credit 
to their school and community and the State of Texas; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend the members 
and directors of the Bailey Middle School Wind Ensemble for 
representing Texas at this national conference of bands and band 
directors and extend best wishes to them for the future; and, be 
it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the band as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                      Barrientos




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 6, 2004.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate