87R8848 CJM-D
 
  By: Hughes S.C.R. No. 14
 
 
 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, The marching band of Lindale High School reached the
  pinnacle of success by claiming the 4A state championship in the
  inaugural University Interscholastic League State Military Class
  Marching Band Contest, held at Pine Tree High School in Longview on
  December 9, 2020; and
         WHEREAS, Cohosted with the National Association of Military
  Marching Bands, the event was the first of its kind in Texas and
  followed the decision by UIL officials to divide the corps and
  military marching styles into separate high school competitions;
  and
         WHEREAS, The Pride of Lindale Band earned its place in the
  finals by receiving a Division 1 Sweepstakes Award at the Region 21
  Marching Contest on November 18; at the state event, the Eagles
  competed against 10 of the top marching bands in Texas; the Lindale
  ensemble impressed the panel of judges, achieving a total score of
  eight and collecting perfect marks in marching to take home the
  coveted championship; and
         WHEREAS, Lindale High School's marching band is made up of
  158 dedicated members under the able leadership of head band
  director Steven Moore and his staff of assistant directors; and
         WHEREAS, The talented Eagle performers have distinguished
  themselves through their hard work and commitment to excellence,
  and their recognition as one of the premier marching bands in the
  Lone Star State is a source of tremendous pride for their school and
  community; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas
  hereby congratulate the Lindale High School band on winning the 4A
  championship at the 2020 UIL State Military Class Marching Band
  Contest and extend to all those associated with the ensemble
  sincere best wishes for continued success; 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 and Senate.