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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 144
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In Memory |
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Bruce Dinkins |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Bruce Dinkins, |
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director of bands at Bowie High School, who died June 22, 2011, at |
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the age of 60; and |
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WHEREAS, Bruce Dinkins was a beloved educator who took |
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great delight in the success of his students and truly helped |
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them achieve their potential by demanding no less than their |
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best; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Dinkins was an educator for more than 30 |
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years; he taught in high schools in South Carolina and Georgia |
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and served on the faculties of Emory University, Georgia State |
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University, and Florida Community College in Jacksonville; he |
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had performed with four chamber orchestras and conducted the |
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Sewanee Summer Music Festival in Tennessee for 24 years; and |
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WHEREAS, Under his direction, the Bowie High School band |
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has won national acclaim and numerous awards; it has earned the |
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Sweepstakes award from the University Interscholastic League in |
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concert and marching every year since his arrival at the school |
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in 2001; it was named one of the top 12 bands at the Bands of |
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America Grand Nationals competition, and it was named Grand |
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National Champion at the Smoky Mountain Music Festival; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Dinkins was an outstanding band director, |
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teacher, and mentor; he set high standards for his students and |
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helped them develop their musical talents while also developing |
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character, discipline, and respect for others; thousands of |
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students have benefited from his wise guidance and leadership; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Bruce Dinkins was a devoted husband and father, |
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and he leaves behind memories that will be cherished for years to |
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come by his family, his students, and his friends; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere |
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condolences to the bereaved family of Bruce Dinkins: his wife, |
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Hildy; his daughter, Jordan; and his son, Adam; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Bruce Dinkins. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on June 28, 2011, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |