H.R. No. 798

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, David Forinash of Plano is serving as the 2010-2011 drum major for The University of Texas at Austin Longhorn Band, and he is one of the few juniors to ever hold this prestigious position; and

WHEREAS, A 2008 graduate of Plano High School, Mr. Forinash has played the trumpet since taking it up in middle school and was selected to join the Longhorn Band's trumpet section as a college freshman; he tried out for drum major in the spring of 2010, competing against band members who were two years older; the rigorous audition included conducting his fellow musicians in the Texas fight song, teaching five band members a short marching drill, and interviewing with the band directors; and

WHEREAS, During the 2010 Longhorn football season, Mr. Forinash led the halftime performances of the 380-member band, and he was charged with teaching the routines to the marchers each week; he managed those responsibilities and more in addition to the academic demands of mechanical engineering; and

WHEREAS, The Longhorn Band is known for the pageantry of its halftime performances, in which the drum major plays a significant role, and David Forinash may indeed take pride in his contributions to this longstanding tradition; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate David Forinash on his outstanding leadership as the 2010-2011 drum major for The University of Texas at Austin Longhorn Band and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Forinash as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Taylor of Collin

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 798 was adopted by the House on March 17, 2011, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House