H.R. No. 3581

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Members of the Borger High School choir have qualified to participate in the University Interscholastic League Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest held in Austin and Pflugerville in May 2015; and

WHEREAS, To advance to this prestigious competition, students must earn a Division I, or "superior," rating at the regional level for performing a memorized Class I solo or a Class I ensemble; and

WHEREAS, This year, Borger choir members made an impressive showing at the regional competition with 17 of 22 total entrants earning a Division I rating, and seven of these students are progressing to the state contest; the choir members awarded the opportunity to sing at the state tournament, who each earned a superior ranking on their Class I solo performances, are seniors Kayla DeLeon, Brady Fellers, and Chyenne Putts and juniors Christian Crittenden, Mackenzie Garton, Michael Laswell, and Haley Vinyard; and

WHEREAS, This notable feat is the culmination of countless hours of practice and an unwavering dedication to excellence, and these fine young Texans may indeed take justifiable pride in their accomplishments; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate members of the Borger High School choir for advancing to the UIL 2015 Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest and extend to the students sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

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

Price

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 3581 was adopted by the House on June 1, 2015, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House