SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 223
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Dreams Fulfilled Through Music and to welcome members
  of the Alamo Angels and representatives of the Mosaic Ringers in
  honor of their upcoming fifth annual performance in the rotunda
  of the State Capitol; and
         WHEREAS, Dreams Fulfilled Through Music is a registered
  nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to the encouragement
  of personal accomplishments, social growth, and self-esteem of
  persons with special needs through adaptive music education and
  performance opportunities; and
         WHEREAS, The Alamo Angels and the Mosaic Ringers celebrate
  life by sharing their talents throughout South Texas and our
  nation; they perform for the men and women of our armed forces,
  for the elderly and disabled in retirement and nursing homes, and
  for numerous civic organizations; and
         WHEREAS, The Alamo Angels and the Mosaic Ringers 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
  2009 as goodwill ambassadors to our veterans at the Department of
  Veterans Affairs Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, during their
  competition at the 71st annual American Accordionists' National
  Convention; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
  Legislature, hereby recognize the Alamo Angels and the Mosaic
  Ringers as ambassadors of goodwill and encourage all Texans to
  appreciate the special talents of these young musicians and wish
  them well as they represent our state in Memphis, Tennessee, and
  throughout the State of Texas; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
  honor of Dreams Fulfilled Through Music, the Alamo Angels, and
  the Mosaic Ringers.
 
  Van de Putte
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 17, 2009.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate