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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Community orchestras contribute greatly to the |
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cultural richness of the Lone Star State, and in 2012, the |
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Brazosport Symphony Orchestra celebrated its 30th anniversary; and |
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WHEREAS, In the spring of 1982, Clayton Gilpin of the |
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Brazosport Music Theater and local musicians Jeralyn Friedli and |
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Margaret Davis met with Rice University conducting student Jim |
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Hagberg to discuss starting a community orchestra; and |
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WHEREAS, That summer, a group of student and local players |
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formed a small string ensemble and performed a well-received |
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concert under the direction of former high school orchestra |
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director Bill Atkerson; in the fall of 1982, Mr. Hagberg was hired |
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as the new group's conductor, to hold one rehearsal a week and three |
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concerts during the 1982-83 season, and in 1983, Ms. Friedli and |
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Linda Claiborne formed the symphony board of directors and the |
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Symphony League; and |
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WHEREAS, Composed of volunteer musicians from Brazosport and |
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nearby towns, the BSO today performs under the baton of Dr. John |
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Antonio Ricarte, who has been music director and conductor for |
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seven years; affiliated now with the Brazosport Center Stages, the |
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group performs six major concerts each year, including a family |
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concert, a pops concert, a holiday concert, and three subscription |
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concerts; and |
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WHEREAS, The BSO's repertoire varies from classical works to |
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Broadway favorites, and its performances have featured appearances |
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by both professional soloists and talented community soloists as |
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well as local choirs; since 2006, the orchestra has sponsored a |
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Young Artists Competition, the winner of which receives a |
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scholarship and a chance to play with the orchestra; and |
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WHEREAS, The citizens of Brazosport are indeed fortunate to |
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have this vibrant cultural institution in their midst to provide |
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entertainment and inspiration, and this special anniversary |
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represents a fitting opportunity to celebrate the contributions of |
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this superb orchestra; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the Brazosport Symphony Orchestra |
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on its 30th anniversary and extend to the symphony's conductor, |
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musicians, and board of directors 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 orchestra as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Bonnen of Brazoria |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1213 was adopted by the House on April |
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17, 2013, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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