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79R12722 BJM-D
By: Hill 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.