87R9117 JRI-D
 
  By: White H.R. No. 76
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Gideon Jordan of Jasper High School has been
  selected as a member of the 2020-2021 4A All-State Band by the Texas
  Music Educators Association; and
         WHEREAS, The TMEA All-State designation is the highest honor
  a Texas music student can receive; more than 50,000 students from
  across the state begin the audition process by playing for a panel
  of judges at the regional level; select musicians advance to
  compete in eight TMEA area competitions, where the highest-ranked
  students qualify for the All-State Band; and
         WHEREAS, The son of David and Phyllis Jordan, Gideon Jordan
  demonstrated outstanding ability in his trumpet performances
  throughout the All-State auditions and will now have the
  opportunity to rehearse and perform during the annual TMEA
  Clinic/Convention; a valued member of the Jasper High band, he has
  greatly benefited from the guidance of director Michael W. Johnson;
  and
         WHEREAS, Selection to an All-State Band reflects exceptional
  skill and unwavering dedication, and this gifted young Texan may
  indeed take pride in this notable achievement; now, therefore, be
  it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Gideon Jordan on his selection to
  the Texas Music Educators Association 4A All-State Band and extend
  to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Jordan as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.