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78R3599 JNC-D

By:  Dutton                                                       H.R. No. 86 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Roderick Kennedy of Houston has been chosen to 
receive an Outstanding Texan award by the Texas Legislative Black 
Caucus in recognition of his many notable contributions in the area 
of entertainment; and
	WHEREAS, The Outstanding Texan award was created to honor 
individuals who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to 
improving, developing, and enriching the lives of others; and
	WHEREAS, As the band instructor at Ralph E. Kirby Middle 
School, Mr. Kennedy introduces students to the joys of music, 
inspiring countless youths with his invigorating teaching style; 
and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Kennedy realized at a young age that music was in 
his blood, and he was determined to find a profession that enabled 
him to share this passion with others; he received a bachelor's 
degree in music education from Prairie View A&M University and 
later returned to earn a master's degree in music performance; and
	WHEREAS, Since Mr. Kennedy began his tenure at Kirby Middle 
School, his pupils have been invited to play at the Liberty Bowl in 
Memphis and the Gator Bowl in Florida, a great honor for the 
students and for their teacher; and
	WHEREAS, This dedicated gentleman has worked hard to make his 
dreams a reality, and through his successes, the lives of Kirby 
Middle School children are forever enriched; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Roderick Kennedy on being named an 
Outstanding Texan by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus and extend 
to him sincere best wishes for success and happiness in his future 
endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Kennedy as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.