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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The members of the Waxahachie High School choir |
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earned superior ratings for their musical performances and are |
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advancing to the University Interscholastic League State |
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Solo/Ensemble Contest in Austin on May 30, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, With the skilled leadership of choir director Gail |
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Stutts-Harrell, the Waxahachie choral program is a |
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performance-based elective that encourages the development of |
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vocal skills in solo and ensemble singing, overall musicianship, |
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and increased appreciation for all fine arts among its |
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participants; guided by the motto "One Heart, One Mind, One Voice," |
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the students also learn the importance of personal responsibility |
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and accountability for one's actions as members of a group; and |
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WHEREAS, Based on their Class One ensemble performances and |
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vocal and piano solos at the regional competition in San Antonio, 17 |
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members of the Waxahachie choir have qualified to proceed to the |
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state competition; those students are: Meagan Speed, Catherine |
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Sullivan, Molly Prescott, Camille Spooner, Megan Neihart, Kara |
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Smith, Libby Power, Nadia Murray, Donald Kirschner, Trevor Smith, |
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Blaine Corbett, Zachary Hatchel, Justin Mallios, Warren Turner, |
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Jessica Woodcock, Rachel Terry, and Lizzie Hain; and |
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WHEREAS, These fine young Texans have demonstrated a |
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commitment to excellence and perseverance in the pursuit of their |
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goals, and their efforts indeed merit special recognition; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the members of the Waxahachie High |
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School choir on their notable achievements and extend to them |
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sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Waxahachie High School choir as an expression of |
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high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Pitts |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2690 was adopted by the House on May |
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31, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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