SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 876
	WHEREAS, The members of the James Bowie High School Outdoor 
Performing Ensemble of Austin achieved great renown by winning 
the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Fiesta Bowl National Band 
Championship held in Phoenix on December 30, 2004; and
	WHEREAS, With a program entitled "Mysteries of the Fifth 
Sun," featuring the music of Alberto Ginestera, the band bested 
schools from around the country to earn the Grand Master Award; 
moreover, the impressive showing earned the band recognition for 
"Best Visual Performance," "Best Music Performance," and "Best 
General Effect," as well as top honors in the Fiesta Bowl Parade 
the following day; and
	WHEREAS, The victory in Phoenix was especially poignant as 
the students were mourning the sudden loss of band member
Robert Plumlee, who died only two days before the contest; 
deciding to proceed with the competition in memory of Robert, the 
ensemble showed great poise and maturity in the face of tragedy; 
and
	WHEREAS, In addition to their latest accomplishment, these 
talented musicians have well represented their school at a host 
of competitions, placing in state and national contests, 
consistently achieving first division ratings, and earning spots 
in the Texas All-State and All-Region bands; the band also won 
first place at the 2004 Bands of America Contest held in 
Huntsville; and
	WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of director Bruce Dinkins
and his assistants, Cathy Bennett, Mike Elam, and Andrew Polk,


the James Bowie High School Outdoor Performing Ensemble 
exemplifies the qualities of commitment and perseverance 
necessary for excellence, and it is a genuine pleasure to 
recognize the band members and their leaders for this recent 
achievement; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby congratulate all those associated
with the James Bowie High School Outdoor Performing Ensemble for 
winning the 2004 Fiesta Bowl National Band Championship and 
extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success; 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 May 12, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate