SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 196 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to congratulate San Antonio's Winston Churchill High School Band on its selection for participation in the 2005 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California, on January 1; and WHEREAS, Chosen from a pool of more than 1,000 applicants, the Winston Churchill High School Band was the only band from Texas and one of only 17 bands nationwide to be invited to march in the parade; the 275 band members spent a week in Pasadena, where they also performed in the Electric Lights Parade at Disneyland and Bandfest at Pasadena Community College; and WHEREAS, The Winston Churchill High School Band would not have had the prestigious honor of performing in the 116th Tournament of Roses Parade had it not been for the hard work and dedication of its members, the leadership of director Albert Lo, assistant directors Alan Sharps and Brian Hildreth, colorguard coordinator Mark Sloan, and drumline instructor Mike Stevens, and the support of the Band Parent's Association and its board of directors; and WHEREAS, In the parade, the Winston Churchill High School Band performed with a high level of artistic skill and musicianship, a tribute to the many long hours spent perfecting each note and synchronizing each step; in front of a nationwide audience, the talented students represented the Lone Star State with pride and dignity; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 79th Legislature, hereby commend the Winston Churchill High School Band on earning a place in this prestigious event and on its admirable performance; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the band as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Wentworth ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 21, 2005. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate