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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 984
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Space Center Intermediate Band, which is being |
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honored with the Sudler Cup by the John Philip Sousa Foundation |
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at a concert on June 1, 2011, at the Lee Center for the Performing |
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Arts in Houston; and |
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WHEREAS, The Space Center Intermediate Band is directed by |
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Donald McCandless and was selected for this prestigious award |
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from among applications received by the John Philip Sousa |
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Foundation from throughout the United States and Canada; and |
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WHEREAS, The coveted Sudler Cup is sponsored by Louis and |
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Virginia Sudler and honors middle school band programs that have |
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demonstrated consistently high standards of excellence over a |
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period of seven years with the same conductor; and |
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WHEREAS, Conductor Donald McCandless and the talented |
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musicians in the Space Center Intermediate Band have displayed |
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exceptional talent and musicianship in their performances; and |
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WHEREAS, The members of the Space Center Intermediate Band |
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and their conductor are the source of tremendous pride for their |
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school and their state, and they deserve recognition for their |
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worthy accomplishment; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby congratulate the members of the Space Center |
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Intermediate Band and conductor Donald McCandless for being |
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awarded the Sudler Cup by the John Philip Sousa Foundation and |
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extend best wishes to all for continued success in the future; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the Space Center Intermediate Band as an expression of high |
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regard 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 13, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |