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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Cougar Band of Clark Middle School in Frisco has |
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been selected to receive the 2016 Sudler Cup by the John Philip |
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Sousa Foundation; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1985, this prestigious accolade |
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recognizes junior high and middle school bands that have |
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demonstrated the highest standards of excellence in concert |
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activities over a period of several years, receiving superior |
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ratings at regional, statewide, and national competitions; and |
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WHEREAS, While there is no specific number of schools honored |
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with the Sudler Cup each year, the Clark Middle School band holds |
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the distinction of being the only ensemble in the nation to win the |
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prize for 2016; prior to this latest honor, the group had racked up |
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numerous University Interscholastic League Sweepstakes Awards, as |
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well as National Wind Band Honors in the 2016 Mark of Excellence |
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recorded music contest and recognition as the 2014 Texas Middle |
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School 2C Honor Band, the highest praise attainable from the Texas |
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Music Educators Association; moreover, hundreds of Cougar |
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musicians have distinguished themselves at TMEA regional |
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competition and UIL solo and ensemble events, while the band's |
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directors have garnered special kudos from TMEA; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the leadership of director Ben Katz, the CMS |
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Cougar Band has proven itself to be one of the premier middle school |
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ensembles in the nation, and its members may take justifiable pride |
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in this notable accomplishment; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the Clark Middle School band on its |
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receipt of the 2016 Sudler Cup from the John Philip Sousa Foundation |
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and extend to all those associated with the group sincere best |
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wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the band as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |