H.R. No. 247
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Janeen Drew Holmes Gilliam is retiring from the
  Lubbock Symphony Orchestra in January 2015, drawing to a close an
  association with the orchestra that has spanned nearly half a
  century; and
         WHEREAS, A native of Lubbock, Janeen Gilliam first performed
  with the LSO in 1965 while still a sophomore at Monterey High
  School, and she continued to play with the orchestra while she
  earned her bachelor's degree in music education from Texas Tech
  University; and
         WHEREAS, After graduation, Ms. Gilliam taught music in
  elementary schools in Garland and Irving and performed
  professionally with the Irving and San Antonio symphonies; in 1982,
  she returned to Lubbock and joined the LSO again as principal
  English horn and second oboe, and in the years since, she has become
  one of the symphony's leading members; and
         WHEREAS, Ms. Gilliam served on the orchestra's board from
  1986 to 1999 and cofounded the Lubbock Youth Symphony Orchestra,
  which eventually grew to include several youth ensembles; in 1999,
  she became the orchestra's interim executive director and helped
  oversee the search for a permanent executive director and a new
  conductor; and
         WHEREAS, During these years, Ms. Gilliam also served as lead
  administrator for the LSO Symphony School, working to develop the
  orchestra's education department, which, thanks in large part to
  her efforts, now includes the youth orchestra program and LSO
  Suzuki Program, as well as All-State String Clinics and master
  classes with LSO guest artists; and
         WHEREAS, From 2001 to 2007, Ms. Gilliam worked as coordinator
  of admissions and scholarships at the Texas Tech University School
  of Music, and after returning to the LSO to coordinate the 20th
  anniversary celebration of the youth orchestra, she joined Texas
  Tech again, serving for four and a half years as the assistant to
  the music school's director, until her retirement; and
         WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. Gilliam enjoys the love
  and support of her husband, John Gilliam, and her daughters,
  Jennifer, Stephanie, Elizabeth, and Reagan; and
         WHEREAS, Ms. Gilliam's dedication, talent, and passion for
  music have greatly benefited the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra and
  earned her the respect and admiration of her fellow musicians, and
  she may indeed reflect with pride on a career well-spent as she
  embarks upon the next exciting chapter of her life; now, therefore,
  be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Janeen Drew Holmes Gilliam on her
  retirement from the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra and extend to her
  sincere best wishes for continued happiness and fulfillment; and,
  be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Ms. Gilliam as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Frullo
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 247 was adopted by the House on
  February 19, 2015, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House