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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 983
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Veterans Band of Corpus Christi on the occasion of |
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its 25th anniversary; and |
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WHEREAS, The Veterans Band of Corpus Christi was founded on |
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June 3, 1986, in order to provide live music to enhance the spirit |
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of solemnity and grandeur inherent in patriotic ceremonies; and |
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WHEREAS, This dedicated group was formed under the |
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direction of Ram Chavez, a Vietnam War veteran and Purple Heart |
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recipient; consisting of veterans from all branches of military |
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service, the band has been honored by many local and national |
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organizations; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the years, the band has performed at |
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countless patriotic ceremonies and for numerous state and |
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national leaders; it has played for Presidents George H. W. Bush, |
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Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush and was featured at the |
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inaugural parade of Texas Governor Ann Richards; and |
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WHEREAS, Current members of the Veterans Band of Corpus Christi |
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are Daniel Aguilar, Kevin Aguilar-Ferrari, Frank Alaniz, Bob Allen, |
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Albert Arzuaga, Jose A. Barrientes, Louis Bazaldua, Thomas Caldera, |
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Robert Callejo, Rene Cantu, Daniel Carranza, Ramiro Chavez, Antonio |
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Cirillo, Fernandez Cruz, Frank De los Santos, Thomas Dreyer, John |
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Earhart, Christopher Fridge, Gabriel Escobar, Jesse Escobedo, Crispin |
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Garcia, Leo Garcia, Amos Griffen, Terry Harris, Sixto Hernandez, Eddie |
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Heskett, Emmitt "Bubba" Jacob, Mark Johnson, Dr. Rick Lazarte, Juan |
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Ledesma, Floyd G. Loomis, Juan Lugo, Gilbert Luna, Richard Perez |
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Martinez, Rene Marroquin, Greg Mendoza, Terry Morris, Alex Muro, Beto |
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Palacios, Beto C. Rios, Al Rivera, Jose Robles, Enrique Rodriguez, |
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Juan Sanchez, Tilden Smith, Larry Villareal, and Larry White; and |
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WHEREAS, This exemplary band is truly deserving of |
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recognition for its enduring commitment to bringing respect and |
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dignity to patriotic occasions; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby commend the Veterans Band of Corpus Christi |
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on 25 years of outstanding musicianship and extend to its members |
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best wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the band as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Hinojosa |
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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 12, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |