H.R. No. 721

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Berry "Butch" Crudgington received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Brady Chamber of Commerce in 2015 for his highly successful tenure as the director of the Famed Brady Bulldog Band; and

WHEREAS, An alumnus of Tarleton State University, Mr. Crudgington became the band director at Brady High School in 1986; under the influence of his expert guidance, the Famed Brady Bulldog Band regularly marched in U.I.L. competitions, continuing its long tradition as one of the premier high school music programs in Texas; this respected educator led the band to numerous victories during the course of his career, including an extraordinary 21 consecutive Sweepstakes Awards; and

WHEREAS, Dedicated to his students and to his community, Mr. Crudgington continued his exemplary work at Brady High School until his retirement in 2014, despite the determined efforts of many schools to lure him away; in addition to his responsibilities at the high school, he taught music classes at Central Texas College; and

WHEREAS, Through his inspiring leadership and commitment to excellence, Butch Crudgington embodied the highest standards of his profession over the course of nearly three decades, and he has earned the respect and admiration of all who know him; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby honor Berry "Butch" Crudgington on his receipt of the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Brady Chamber of Commerce and commend him for his many years of outstanding service as director of the Famed Brady Bulldog Band; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Crudgington as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Sheffield

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 721 was adopted by the House on March 12, 2015, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House