SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 205

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the B Sharp Youth Music Program at Como Elementary School in Fort Worth, which has been named a Gold Seal Program of Choice; and

WHEREAS, The Gold Seal Program of Choice initiative offers specialized courses to students across the Fort Worth Independent School District, and Como Elementary School is the district's first elementary school to receive this prestigious honor; and

WHEREAS, The B Sharp Youth Music Program offers participating students free daily academic tutoring along with instruction in percussion, brass, woodwind, and string instruments and voice; students in the program make up the district's only elementary-level symphonic orchestra; and

WHEREAS, This outstanding program was launched in 2010 by the Goff Family Foundation as part of its adoption of Como Elementary School; in addition to musical instruction, it includes field trips to such venues as Bass Hall and opportunities to perform for audiences across the community; and

WHEREAS, It is truly fitting that the B Sharp Youth Music Program be recognized as a Gold Seal Program of Choice; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend the B Sharp Youth Music Program on its exceptional efforts in introducing young people to the enjoyment and discipline of music studies and extend to its participants best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the school as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Davis

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 13, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate