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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 917
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Austin Symphony Orchestra on the grand occasion of |
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its 100th anniversary; and |
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WHEREAS, One of the leading professional performing arts |
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organizations in Austin and Central Texas, the Austin Symphony |
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Orchestra performed its first concert on April 25, 1911, at the |
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Hancock Opera House; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the years, numerous prominent citizens |
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have played an important role in furthering the orchestra's |
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success, including Mrs. James V. Allred, Mrs. D. J. Sibley, and |
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Joe R. Long; Mayor Tom Miller officially recognized the |
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organization by providing financial support through the Austin |
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Parks and Recreation Department; and |
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WHEREAS, The Austin Symphony Orchestra has been supported |
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by numerous community organizations, including the Women's |
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Symphony League of Austin and the Knights of the Symphony; it has |
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offered such popular programs as the Classical Series, Pops |
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Concerts, and the annual free Fourth of July concert and |
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fireworks show; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, the Austin Symphony Orchestra, under the |
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exceptional leadership of music director and conductor Peter |
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Bay, continues to fulfill its mission of enhancing the cultural |
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quality of life of the people of Central Texas by providing |
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excellent musical performances and educational programming; this |
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exemplary organization is truly deserving of recognition for its |
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many contributions to Austin's rich cultural legacy; 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, hereby extend congratulations to the Austin |
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Symphony Orchestra on its 100th anniversary and extend best |
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wishes for a prosperous and rewarding future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the orchestra as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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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 May 4, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |