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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Gideon Jordan of Jasper High School has been |
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selected as a member of the 2020-2021 4A All-State Band by the Texas |
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Music Educators Association; and |
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WHEREAS, The TMEA All-State designation is the highest honor |
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a Texas music student can receive; more than 50,000 students from |
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across the state begin the audition process by playing for a panel |
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of judges at the regional level; select musicians advance to |
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compete in eight TMEA area competitions, where the highest-ranked |
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students qualify for the All-State Band; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of David and Phyllis Jordan, Gideon Jordan |
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demonstrated outstanding ability in his trumpet performances |
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throughout the All-State auditions and will now have the |
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opportunity to rehearse and perform during the annual TMEA |
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Clinic/Convention; a valued member of the Jasper High band, he has |
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greatly benefited from the guidance of director Michael W. Johnson; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Selection to an All-State Band reflects exceptional |
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skill and unwavering dedication, and this gifted young Texan may |
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indeed take pride in this notable achievement; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Gideon Jordan on his selection to |
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the Texas Music Educators Association 4A All-State Band and extend |
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to him sincere best 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 Mr. Jordan as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |