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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Fightin' Texas Aggie Band, the nation's largest |
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military marching band, is celebrating its 125th anniversary in |
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2019; and |
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WHEREAS, The official marching band of Texas A&M University, |
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the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band was established in 1894 under the |
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direction of Joseph Holick; originally composed of only 13 cadets, |
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the group now has approximately 400 musicians in its ranks; the |
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unit's members belong to the school's Corps of Cadets and perform |
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during halftime at all home games and select away games for the |
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Aggies' football team; renowned for its intricate drills, precise |
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formations, and distinctive sound that favors traditional march |
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scores over contemporary pieces, the band has earned legendary |
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status through the decades; and |
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WHEREAS, Appearing at a wide range of events over the years, |
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the Aggie Band helped celebrate the first Armistice Day in 1919 and |
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has performed at presidential and gubernatorial inaugurations, at |
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presidential funerals, and at parades, concerts, and various other |
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civic functions in College Station and Bryan; in honor of its long |
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tradition of excellence, the band received the John Philip Sousa |
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Foundation's Sudler Trophy in 2001; and |
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WHEREAS, The Fightin' Texas Aggie Band is a vibrant part of |
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the rich cultural fabric of the Lone Star State, representing the |
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university's core values of integrity, leadership, respect, and |
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selfless service, and its members are indeed deserving of |
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recognition on this special occasion; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band on |
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its 125th anniversary and extend to each member sincere best wishes |
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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 Aggie Band as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Cyrier |
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Landgraf |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 681 was adopted by the House on March |
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21, 2019, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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