TITLE: Congratulating the varsity orchestra students of Tennyson Middle School in Waco on their sweepstakes win at the UIL Region 8 Concert and Sight-Reading Contest.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the varsity orchestra students of Tennyson Middle School in Waco on their sweepstakes win at the UIL Region 8 Concert and Sight-Reading Contest.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The varsity orchestra students of Tennyson Middle School in Waco earned a sweepstakes trophy at the University Interscholastic League Region 8 Concert and Sight-Reading Contest on February 26, 2015; and WHEREAS, In order to achieve a sweepstakes win, an orchestra must earn superior ratings in both the concert performance and sight-reading portions of the contest; the 2015 win marks the second consecutive year that the Tennyson Middle School varsity orchestra has achieved this honor; and WHEREAS, Members of the talented Tennyson group include Andrea Aguilar, Ayla Albertie, Katie Black, Leslie Cazares, Taryn Courville, Adrian Delgado, Paige DuPuy, Brigitte Eichenberg, Rebecca Heldenbrand, Olivia Henderson, Paris Hookham, Esme Houston, Kaira Jackson, Nathaniel Lopez, Hannah Martinez, Nicolas Martinez, Yoseline Orozco, Paula Ortiz, Walter Rusek, Emmi Scott, Bayle Short, Rachael Stephens, Sophia Swenke, and Janette Vasquez; the orchestra is ably directed by Valerie Klem; and WHEREAS, Through countless hours of preparation and an unwavering commitment to excellence, these fine young Texans have proven themselves to be skilled musicians, and they are indeed a source of great pride to their families and their school; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the varsity orchestra students of Tennyson Middle School on their sweepstakes win at the UIL Region 8 Concert and Sight-Reading Contest and extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the orchestra as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Anderson of McLennan Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2742 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House