84R26265 BPG-D

By: Naishtat H.R. No. 2396

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, A. N. McCallum High School in Austin has been named the 2015 National Grammy Signature School by the Grammy Foundation; and

WHEREAS, Established in 1988 by the Recording Academy, the Grammy Foundation works to heighten appreciation of recorded music as a vital part of American culture; its initiatives also engage the industry, the cultural community, and the public to encourage awareness of the value of arts education; and

WHEREAS, The Grammy Signature Schools program recognizes public high schools that make an exceptional commitment to music education; finalists in the competition submit documentation such as recordings of school concerts and sample concert programs for evaluation by an independent blue-ribbon committee of music educators and professionals; and

WHEREAS, In winning the highest honor accorded by the program, McCallum High School will also receive a $5,000 grant; the school is home to the Austin Independent School District's Fine Arts Academy, which draws talented students from across the city; led by director of bands Carol Nelson, the school's music programs include band, choir, orchestra, classical guitar, jazz ensemble, and steel drum ensemble; and

WHEREAS, McCallum High School is doing its part to uphold Austin's reputation as one of the nation's most musical cities, and this prestigious accolade is a source of pride to the entire community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate McCallum High School on its selection as the 2015 National Grammy Signature School and extend to its students and faculty sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

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