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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Huston-Tillotson University Concert Choir is |
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performing on April 10, 2011, at Trinity United Methodist Church in |
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Houston; and |
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WHEREAS, Sponsored annually by the local chapter of the |
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Huston-Tillotson International Alumni Association, the performance |
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will showcase numerous classical and gospel pieces and promises to |
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be a moving experience for all those in attendance; and |
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WHEREAS, The history of Huston-Tillotson University dates |
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back more than a century to the founding of Tillotson College by the |
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American Missionary Association of the Congregational churches and |
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of Samuel Huston College by the United Methodist Church, both of |
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which served to educate the African American community; the two |
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schools merged in 1952, and Huston-Tillotson University has |
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continued to provide an exemplary education grounded in the liberal |
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arts and sciences, balanced with professional development, and |
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directed to public service and leadership; and |
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WHEREAS, Home to an increasingly diverse population, the |
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school awards undergraduate degrees in business, education, the |
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humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and science and |
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technology, and it has a vibrant intercollegiate athletics program; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Members of the Huston-Tillotson Concert Choir |
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distinguish themselves through their talent and dedication, and it |
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is indeed a pleasure to recognize the group at this time; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the Huston-Tillotson University Concert |
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Choir on the occasion of its annual Houston concert and extend |
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sincere best wishes to all those in attendance for an enjoyable and |
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memorable event; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Huston-Tillotson University Concert Choir as an |
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expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Dutton |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1077 was adopted by the House on April |
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14, 2011, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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