SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 150

WHEREAS, Students in two choral ensembles from Robinson and Rice Middle Schools in Plano have been selected to sing at the Texas Music Educators Association conference in San Antonio on February 14, 2013, and before their performances, they are visiting the State Capitol on February 13; and

WHEREAS, Chosen from approximately 200 groups, the two choirs from Plano Independent School District will be among 12, from the middle school, high school, and university levels, performing in the Vocal Division at the Texas Music Educators Association conference; this distinction represents one of the highest honors for a youth musical group in the state; and

WHEREAS, The Rice Middle School A Cappella Treble Choir, directed by Jennifer Alarcon, and the Robinson Middle School A Cappella Women, directed by Kimberly Ahrens, will showcase their outstanding abilities before this annual gathering of educators as a shining example of vocal mastery; the choirs' success is a tribute to the superb music programs at each school and to the commitment of the teachers and students to excellence in music education; and

WHEREAS, These fine young Texans have developed their remarkable talents through perseverance, dedication, and many hours of practice, and they can take justifiable pride in their accomplishments; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby recognize members of the Rice Middle School A Cappella Treble Choir and the Robinson Middle School A Cappella Women on their selection to perform at the Texas Music Educators Association conference and extend to them sincere best wishes for a memorable visit to the Capitol and for continued success.

Paxton

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 11, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate