SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 816
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the James Holub Middle School Band of Houston on its 
selection by the John Philip Sousa Foundation to receive the 
Sudler Silver Cup award of 2004; and
	WHEREAS, Awarded to junior high and middle school concert 
bands that have maintained high standards of musical excellence 
at the international level over a period of several years, the 
Sudler Silver Cup is the highest recognition of excellence that
a middle school band can achieve; only 34 middle schools have 
received this honor in the 20-year history of the award; and
	WHEREAS, In order to qualify for this prestigious award,
a band must have superior ratings in competition including 
performances at regional, state, and national venues, and a sound 
overall musical program; the band director must have maintained a 
complete musical program in the school for seven years or more; 
and 
	WHEREAS, Under the outstanding direction of conductor 
Ruben Garcia, the James Holub Middle School Band has more than 
met these standards; the Holub Symphonic Band has won 12 
consecutive Sweepstakes trophies at University Interscholastic 
League competitions, and the Holub Jazz Band has been named 
Outstanding Middle School Jazz Band numerous times at various 
jazz festivals; and
	WHEREAS, The Sudler Silver Cup award will be presented at
a gala concert performance at the Alief Taylor High School 
Auditorium on May 24, 2005; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend the members of the James Holub 
Middle School Band and conductor Ruben Garcia for their hard work 
and dedication and congratulate them on earning the Sudler Silver 
Cup; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the band as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 9, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate