H.R. No. 827

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Charles Maricle and Kim Kankel were named King and Queen of the Pasadena Philharmonic Mardi Gras Ball on February 14, 2009; and

WHEREAS, The major fund-raiser for the Pasadena Philharmonic Society Orchestra, the annual Mardi Gras Ball helps this local treasure to produce five concerts each year, under the direction of Frank "Bud" Woodruff; the event features a social hour, raffle, dinner, and dance contest, and culminates with the crowning of a king and queen; and

WHEREAS, The 2009 Mardi Gras Ball king, Charles Maricle, is currently serving his country as a member of the Coast Guard, but his stepfather, Joseph Anzalone, and son, Charles Maricle, Jr., were on hand to accept his crown; the 2009 Mardi Gras Ball queen, Kim Kankel, looks forward to fulfilling her duties at community events throughout the year; and

WHEREAS, This outstanding Pasadena tradition provided fun and excitement for all those in attendance while raising money for a worthwhile cause, and it is a pleasure to recognize the Philharmonic and its new royalty; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Pasadena Philharmonic on a successful 2009 fund-raiser and honor Charles Maricle and Kim Kankel on earning the titles of King and Queen of the Mardi Gras Ball; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Maricle and Ms. Kankel as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Legler

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 827 was adopted by the House on March 26, 2009, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House