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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The symphonic band of Brazoswood High School in |
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Clute has received the 2017 Sudler Flag of Honor from the John |
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Philip Sousa Foundation; and |
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WHEREAS, Sponsored by Louis and Virginia Sudler, this |
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prestigious international accolade is bestowed on high school band |
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programs that have demonstrated a remarkable standard of excellence |
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in concert performance over a period of several years; and |
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WHEREAS, The only program in the country chosen to receive |
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the flag this year, the Brazoswood symphonic band has long |
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distinguished itself in competition, consistently earning |
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University Interscholastic League Sweepstakes awards; moreover, |
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the ensemble has won National Wind Band Honors twice, and it was |
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named the 2012 5A Honor Band by the Texas Music Educators |
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Association, which invited the group to perform at its convention |
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the following year; and |
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WHEREAS, Through their hard work and dedication to |
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excellence, these gifted young Texans have proved themselves worthy |
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of international recognition, and it is truly a privilege to |
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commend them on this notable achievement; 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 Brazoswood High School |
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symphonic band on its receipt of a Sudler Flag of Honor from the |
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John Philip Sousa Foundation and extend to all those associated |
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with the band sincere best wishes for continued success; 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 the band as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |