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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Acclaimed jazz trumpeter and composer Freddie Jones |
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of Dallas has set an inspiring example of giving through the |
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nonprofit Trumpets4Kids; and |
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WHEREAS, Passionate about music from a young age, Freddie |
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Jones began playing trumpet in junior high school and went on to |
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graduate with a bachelor's degree in jazz studies from the |
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University of North Texas; over the course of his career, he has |
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released four studio albums and has toured around the globe, and he |
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delivers the national anthem before Dallas Cowboys home games; and |
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WHEREAS, Long dedicated to giving the gift of music to |
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underprivileged students in the area, this dynamic Texan founded |
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the Carrollton-based Trumpets4Kids in 2007; the organization |
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allows local band directors to nominate aspiring trumpeters to |
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receive a free horn, and Mr. Jones personally interviews each |
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candidate; up to 15 youngsters are selected each year, and they must |
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pledge to practice at least one hour a day, maintain the instrument, |
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and remain in band throughout high school; and |
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WHEREAS, The nonprofit has afforded young musicians the |
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opportunity to play in a variety of settings, including holiday |
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concerts, science fairs, and hospitals, and it annually hosts |
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Trumpet Wars, a music competition in which North Texas students |
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perform in trios, quartets, and other types of ensembles; and |
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WHEREAS, Freddie Jones has greatly enriched the lives of |
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young Texans by helping them pursue a rewarding and educational |
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discipline, and his notable endeavors are indeed deserving of |
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recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Freddie Jones for his many good works in |
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behalf of North Texas students and extend to all those associated |
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with Trumpets4Kids sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Jones as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |