SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 162

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in recognizing the Arlington High School Colt Chorale, which has been selected to perform at the Texas Music Educators Association Clinic and Convention in San Antonio; and

WHEREAS, One of 13 choirs chosen from a field of 95 to perform this month at the convention, the Arlington High School Colt Chorale is the only Tarrant County choir to participate in the event; and

WHEREAS, The 88-member chorale is a select portion of the school's 384 choral students; its members are hardworking and dedicated to the highest of standards, and they spend up to 10 hours in practice outside of school each week; and

WHEREAS, The group is fortunate to work under the exceptional leadership of choir director Dinah Menger; the members of the Colt Chorale will be among about 25,000 people, including educators, performers, parents, and musical professionals, to take part in the convention; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Arlington High School Colt Chorale on their dedication and talent and congratulate them on earning a place at the Texas Music Educators Association Clinic and Convention; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the Colt Chorale as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Davis

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 10, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate