SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 723
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize the Ralph Poteet High School Band from Mesquite on its
  selection by the John Philip Sousa Foundation to receive the
  Sudler Flag of Honor award for 2008; and
         WHEREAS, Awarded to high school concert bands who have
  maintained a high standard of musical excellence over a period of
  several years, the Sudler Flag of Honor is the highest
  recognition a high school band can achieve; each year, only a few
  bands in the nation receive this prestigious honor; and
         WHEREAS, In order to qualify for this coveted award, a band
  must have superior ratings in competition and must have taken
  part in significant regional, state, and national performance
  events; the band program must further offer participants a
  complete and balanced program of musical activities, including
  the concert, solo and ensemble, and marching areas; and
         WHEREAS, Under the expert direction of band director Scott
  Coulson, the Ralph Poteet High School Band has consistently
  exhibited these qualities and is truly deserving of this singular
  honor; the band will receive the distinctive flag that symbolizes
  this honor at a presentation ceremony during a concert by the
  band on May 19, 2009, at the Anne Poteet Auditorium; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
  Legislature, hereby commend band director Scott Coulson and the
  members of the Ralph Poteet High School Band on their hard work,
  dedication, and exemplary musicianship and extend
  congratulations to them on receiving the Sudler Flag of Honor;
  and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  the band as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Deuell
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on April 27, 2009.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate