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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 198
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Coppell Middle School North Cougar Band, which was |
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recently named the 2006-2007 Texas State Honor Band by the Texas |
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Music Educators Association; and |
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WHEREAS, Honor band competition began in June of 2006, with |
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bands from 260 middle schools eligible to compete at district, |
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region, and area levels; the Coppell Middle School North Cougar |
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Band was selected the first place honor band at each level of |
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competition, winning over the 14 top honor finalists to become |
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the State Honor Band; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the expert guidance of their skillful band |
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director, Joey Ashbrook, and the assistant band director, |
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Brandon Slovak, the talented musicians displayed teamwork and |
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extraordinary proficiency in their performances; they were |
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fully supported in their efforts by Coppell Middle School North |
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administrators and by a dedicated group of volunteers and |
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parents; and |
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WHEREAS, The Cougar Band students and the directors and |
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instructors are a source of tremendous pride to their families |
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and their community, and they deserve recognition for their grand |
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accomplishments; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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80th Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to the Coppell |
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Middle School North Cougar Band on earning the title of the Texas |
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State Honor Band for 2006-2007; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a |
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tribute to the Coppell Middle School North Cougar Band. |
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Harris, Shapiro |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 13, 2007. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |