87S30475 TBO-D
 
  By: King of Parker H.R. No. 46
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The Aledo Middle School Honor Winds ensemble is
  among only four middle-school groups that have been invited to
  perform at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, which will be held
  December 15 through 18, 2021, in Chicago, Illinois; and
         WHEREAS, A prestigious international conference dedicated to
  raising the standards of music education, the Midwest Clinic
  annually draws more than 18,000 teachers and musicians from
  throughout the U.S. as well as numerous foreign countries; the
  clinic features concerts from a broad range of student groups, with
  invitees selected through a competitive application process; and
         WHEREAS, Guided by band director Joey Qualls, the members of
  the Aledo Middle School Honor Winds will have the distinction of
  performing at the McCormick Place Convention Center; this
  achievement follows on the heels of the group's exceptional showing
  at the 2020 State Honor Band Competition, where it was named first
  runner-up; and
         WHEREAS, The Aledo Middle School Honor Winds band has
  established itself as one of the finest young ensembles in the
  nation, and its members may take great pride in earning this
  exciting opportunity to display their talents on a global stage;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate the members of
  the Aledo Middle School Honor Winds ensemble on being invited to
  attend the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic and extend to them
  sincere best wishes for a successful and enjoyable visit to
  Chicago; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the band as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.