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




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 21, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate