SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 646

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize DREAMS FULFILLED THROUGH MUSIC and to welcome THE ALAMO ANGELS to the Capitol on the occasion of their annual performance and visit; and

WHEREAS, DREAMS FULFILLED THROUGH MUSIC is a registered nonprofit charitable organization helping to encourage the personal accomplishments, social growth, and self-esteem of persons with special needs through music education and performance; and

WHEREAS, THE ALAMO ANGELS celebrate life through music by sharing their talents throughout South Texas and our nation; they perform for the men and women of our Armed Forces, the elderly and disabled in retirement and nursing homes, and for numerous civic organizations; and

WHEREAS, THE ALAMO ANGELS annually provide special musical entertainment at the Rotunda of the State Capitol of Texas for legislators and staff, Austin residents, and Capitol visitors; and

WHEREAS, THE ALAMO ANGELS will serve the State of Texas in 2007 as goodwill ambassadors to our nation's capital at the American Accordionists' Association National Convention and Coupe Mondiale International Accordion Competition; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby recognize THE ALAMO ANGELS as "AMBASSADORS OF GOODWILL" and encourage all Texans to appreciate the talents of these young musicians and wish them well as they represent our state in Washington, D.C.; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of DREAMS FULFILLED THROUGH MUSIC and THE ALAMO ANGELS. Van de Putte

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 12, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate