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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Selection to one of the All-State groups sponsored |
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by the Texas Music Educators Association is the highest honor a high |
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school music student can receive in the Lone Star State, and Jose B. |
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Montalvo of Mission has earned this distinction for four |
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consecutive years; and |
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WHEREAS, A gifted tuba player, Mr. Montalvo was a member of |
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the All-State 5A Concert Band in 2010, the 5A Symphonic Band in |
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2011, and the Philharmonic Orchestra in 2012, before once again |
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qualifying for the Symphonic Band in 2013; he has also participated |
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in his school wind ensemble and the varsity marching band and is a |
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member of the Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra; in addition, his |
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outstanding skills have been recognized with multiple State Solo |
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and Ensemble gold medals; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Montalvo has showcased his talent in a number of |
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high-profile events, including a masterclass performance at The |
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University of Texas-Pan American and a concert with the Texas State |
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University Faculty Brass Quintet, and he has performed in parades |
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hosted by the cities of Mission, La Joya, Hidalgo, and Palmview; and |
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WHEREAS, Now in his senior year, Mr. Montalvo has |
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distinguished himself in academics as well; he has completed |
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numerous advanced placement courses and will graduate in the top 10 |
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percent of his class in May; moreover, through his participation in |
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the dual enrollment program, he has already earned 17 hours of |
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college credit at South Texas College, where he maintains a 3.8 |
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grade point average; and |
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WHEREAS, Jose Montalvo has demonstrated exceptional ability |
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and discipline, and his dedication to achieving his goals has |
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opened the way to a bright and rewarding future; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Jose B. Montalvo on being named a |
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Texas Music Educators Association All-State musician for four |
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consecutive years and extend to him sincere best wishes for |
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continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Montalvo as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |