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                                                                  H.R. No. 1245



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The L. V. Berkner High School Concert Band of 
Richardson has received a 2004 Sudler Flag of Honor presented by the 
John Philip Sousa Foundation; and
	WHEREAS, Named for and sponsored by longtime supporters and 
patrons of the arts, Louis Sudler, Sr., and his wife, Virginia Brown 
Sudler, this international award is given to high school band 
programs that have demonstrated particularly high standards of 
excellence in concert activities over a period of several years; 
and
	WHEREAS, The concert band program at L. V. Berkner High 
School entered into select company when it became one of three high 
schools in the country to be accorded this prestigious distinction 
in 2004; moreover, only 54 bands in the United States and Canada 
have earned the Sudler Flag of Honor since its inception 24 years 
ago; and
	WHEREAS, Under the direction of conductor Michael Brashear, 
the concert band has won many awards, including selection as "Best 
in Class" at numerous festivals, selection as a finalist in Texas 
Music Educators State Honor Band competitions, 33 consecutive 1st 
Division ratings in the UIL annual contests, and selection as a 
finalist in the Texas State Marching Contest; and
	WHEREAS, The gifted young musicians of the L. V. Berkner High 
School Concert Band have enriched the lives of countless 
individuals with their outstanding skills and earned the lasting 
respect and admiration of all who have been privileged to witness 
their talent; it is most appropriate to honor them at this time; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Michael Brashear and the members of the 
L. V. Berkner High School Concert Band on their receipt of the 2004 
Sudler Flag of Honor from the John Philip Sousa Foundation and 
extend to them sincere best wishes for continued good fortune in all 
their endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the L. V. Berkner High School Concert Band as an 
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                            Hill

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1245 was adopted by the House on April 
25, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House