SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 433

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Pam Bennett Young, who is retiring as the artistic director of the Brenham Children's Chorus after 15 years of outstanding leadership and service to the Brenham community; and

WHEREAS, Pam Young founded the Brenham Children's Chorus in 2002; since that time, the nonprofit, community-based program has brought a wealth of opportunities to countless children who have the desire to learn more about music and to share their talents with audiences across the nation; and

WHEREAS, Pam has taught music at public schools for more than 30 years, and she currently teaches music at Kruse Elementary School; she is a trained vocalist who has performed in several musicals at Brenham's Unity Theatre; and

WHEREAS, A beloved member of the community, Pam has created a music arts program that will continue to captivate audiences long into the future, and her presence as artistic director of the chorus will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby commend Pam Bennett Young for her exceptional leadership as director of the Brenham Children's Chorus and extend to her best wishes in all her future endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Kolkhorst

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 15, 2017.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate