84R25258 KSM-D
 
  By: Anderson of McLennan H.R. No. 2742
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The varsity orchestra students of Tennyson Middle
  School in Waco earned a sweepstakes trophy at the University
  Interscholastic League Region 8 Concert and Sight-Reading Contest
  on February 26, 2015; and
         WHEREAS, In order to achieve a sweepstakes win, an orchestra
  must earn superior ratings in both the concert performance and
  sight-reading portions of the contest; the 2015 win marks the
  second consecutive year that the Tennyson Middle School varsity
  orchestra has achieved this honor; and
         WHEREAS, Members of the talented Tennyson group include
  Andrea Aguilar, Ayla Albertie, Katie Black, Leslie Cazares, Taryn
  Courville, Adrian Delgado, Paige DuPuy, Brigitte Eichenberg,
  Rebecca Heldenbrand, Olivia Henderson, Paris Hookham, Esme
  Houston, Kaira Jackson, Nathaniel Lopez, Hannah Martinez, Nicolas
  Martinez, Yoseline Orozco, Paula Ortiz, Walter Rusek, Emmi Scott,
  Bayle Short, Rachael Stephens, Sophia Swenke, and Janette Vasquez;
  the orchestra is ably directed by Valerie Klem; and
         WHEREAS, Through countless hours of preparation and an
  unwavering commitment to excellence, these fine young Texans have
  proven themselves to be skilled musicians, and they are indeed a
  source of great pride to their families and their school; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate the varsity orchestra students of
  Tennyson Middle School on their sweepstakes win at the UIL Region 8
  Concert and Sight-Reading Contest and extend to them sincere best
  wishes for the future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the orchestra as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.