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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 853

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Conrad "Prof" Johnson for his years of dedication as a 
band member, bandleader, and consummate jazz educator; and
	WHEREAS, Prof graduated from Jack Yates High School and 
Wiley College; he continued his studies at Texas Southern 
University, Prairie View A&M University, and the University of 
Southern California; and
	WHEREAS, A high school band director for 37 years, Prof 
taught at his alma mater, Jack Yates High School, and at
Booker T. Washington High School; he was band director at 
Kashmere Senior High School for 21 years and was responsible for 
making its band a legend in Texas and around the country; and
	WHEREAS, In 1972, the Kashmere Stage Band was named "Best 
High School Band" in the nation; today, the music department at 
Kashmere Senior High School is called The Conrad O. Johnson 
School of Music and Fine Arts in his honor; and
	WHEREAS, In addition, The Conrad O. Johnson Music
and Fine Arts Foundation is a nonprofit organization that awards 
scholarships to high school students and sponsors summer workshops
featuring noted jazz musicians; and
	WHEREAS, Prof retired in 1978, yet he is still instructing 
and instilling in young people a love of jazz and the determination
to become good musicians and better human beings; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Conrad "Prof" Johnson for his 
exceptional talent and his contributions to the fields of 
education and music in Texas; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Ellis




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 10, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate