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                                                                  H.R. No. 447



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, For a quarter of a century Carol Ann Nelson of Austin 
has served the young musicians of McCallum High School as their band 
director, and to commemorate her 25th anniversary she is being 
honored by an admiring circle of current and former students, 
assistant directors, faculty colleagues, and friends at a special 
celebration on April 2, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas, where she 
earned her bachelor's degree in music education and her master's in 
applied conducting, Ms. Nelson began her exceptional career at 
McCallum in 1980 as the assistant band director; she assumed the 
directorship the following year and today she further serves her 
school as the fine arts department chair and as the co-director of 
McCallum's orchestra; and
	WHEREAS, Under Ms. Nelson's exceptional direction, McCallum 
students have repeatedly won placement with honor bands, including 
the UIL All-State Band and the Texas Music Educators Association 
All-State Band and All-State Jazz Band, have received Best in Class 
ratings at a host of music festivals, and have earned the privilege 
of performing at New York City's legendary Carnegie Hall on three 
separate occasions; moreover, many of her young charges have gone 
on to enjoy careers in both music and music education, a true 
testament to her inspiring leadership; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to her service to McCallum, Ms. Nelson 
has shared her talents with her community by directing choirs at 
both Faith Lutheran Church and Gethsemane Lutheran Church and by 
serving as musical director for two locally produced musicals, 
garnering a B. Iden Payne nomination for Best Musical Director in 
2002; and
	WHEREAS, A member of Phi Beta Mu, Texas Music Educators 
Association, Sigma Alpha Iota, and Tau Beta Sigma, she was the 
recipient of McCallum's Teacher of the Year and 'M' awards, as well 
as the 2004-2005 UIL Sponsor Excellence Award and the KEYE Silver 
Apple Award; and
	WHEREAS, An inspiration to all who are privileged to know 
her, Carol Nelson has greatly benefited McCallum students with her 
passion, talent, and leadership, and it is indeed a pleasure to join 
in honoring her at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Carol Ann Nelson on her many 
professional accomplishments and commend her for her 25 years of 
outstanding service to McCallum High School; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Nelson as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

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                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 447 was adopted by the House on March 
3, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House