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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 480
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WHEREAS, The Fightin' Texas Aggie Band, the nation's |
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largest military marching band, is celebrating its 125th |
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anniversary in 2019; and |
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WHEREAS, The official marching band of Texas A&M |
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University, the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band was established in 1894 |
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under the direction of Joseph Holick; originally composed of only |
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13 cadets, the group now has approximately 400 musicians in its |
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ranks; the unit's members belong to the school's Corps of Cadets |
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and perform during halftime at all home games and select away |
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games for the Aggies' football team; renowned for its intricate |
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drills, precise formations, and distinctive sound that favors |
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traditional march scores over contemporary pieces, the band has |
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earned legendary 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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Legislature, hereby congratulate the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band |
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on its 125th anniversary and extend to each member 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 Aggie Band as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas Senate. |
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Bettencourt, Flores |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 27, 2019. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |