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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The chamber choir from Jose Damian Elementary School |
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in Canutillo took home a gold award for their participation in the |
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WorldStrides Heritage Music Festival, held in Anaheim, California, |
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in May 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, Competing against music ensembles from around the |
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country, the talented young vocalists from Jose Damian were among |
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those recognized as the best contenders at the event; in addition to |
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the gold award honoring the group's performance, fifth-grade |
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student Elliot Lavis was singled out for the inaugural Time to Start |
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Dreaming Award, which is presented to a choir member who has made an |
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especially memorable and inspiring contribution to the music and |
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school community; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the direction of teacher Rocio Rodriguez, the |
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chamber choir is composed of fourth- and fifth-grade students who |
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must complete a rigorous audition process to qualify for the |
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program, in addition to meeting high standards of academic |
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excellence and personal conduct; and |
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WHEREAS, Through their skill, discipline, and perseverance, |
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the members of the Jose Damian Elementary School Chamber Choir have |
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won great distinction for themselves and their school, and they may |
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indeed take pride in this well-earned achievement; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate the Jose |
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Damian Elementary School Chamber Choir on their exceptional showing |
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at the WorldStrides Heritage Music Festival and extend to all those |
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involved with the program sincere best wishes for continued |
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success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the choir as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |