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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Chinese American Cultural Bridge Center has |
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invited the Lyndon B. Johnson High School Band of Austin to |
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participate in the Plum Blossom Festival in Beijing and Tianjin, |
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China, in March 2007; and |
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WHEREAS, A nonprofit organization, the center works with high |
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school groups in an effort to introduce young citizens of the United |
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States and China to the cultures and fine arts of each country; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to experiencing Chinese customs and |
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visiting historical sites, members of the L. B. J. High School Band |
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will perform at the Great Wall and have a joint concert with a local |
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school while on this exciting cultural exchange adventure; and |
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WHEREAS, Offering future leaders an opportunity to |
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experience new cultures, traditions, and lifestyles is a most |
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commendable undertaking, and the many individuals who help to make |
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this project a success are indeed deserving of high praise; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby express deep appreciation to the citizens and |
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officials of China who have welcomed the Lyndon B. Johnson High |
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School Band and given these young ambassadors the opportunity to |
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experience the culture, history, and excitement of the great cities |
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of Beijing and Tianjin; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared |
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for the L. B. J. High School Band to present to officials of the Plum |
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Blossom Festival as an expression of the sentiment of the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Dukes |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 655 was adopted by the House on March |
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5, 2007, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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