TITLE: Congratulating Ally Smith of Stephenville High School on her selection as a member of the 2013 Texas Music Educators Association All-State Choir.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Ally Smith of Stephenville High School on her selection as a member of the 2013 Texas Music Educators Association All-State Choir.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Ally Smith, a senior at Stephenville High School, has been selected as a 2013 Texas All-State Choir member by the Texas Music Educators Association, and this fine showing indeed merits special recognition; and WHEREAS, The All-State designation is the highest honor that a Texas music student can receive; more than 55,000 students from across the state audition for about 1,500 places in one of 13 All-State bands, orchestras, and choirs; those who win the coveted recognition attend the TMEA clinic in San Antonio, where they participate in three days of intense rehearsals and perform in concert; and WHEREAS, The daughter of James and Kimber Smith, Ally Smith has been a member of the Stephenville High School Choir for four years and currently serves as its president; she has participated in three Sweepstakes Varsity Women's and two Sweepstakes Varsity Mixed Choirs and has been a three-time soloist at the Texas State Solo-Ensemble competition, where she received recognition as an "Outstanding Soloist" during her sophomore year; she is a three-year member of the Region 7 TMEA All-Region Choir, and this year marks the second time she has qualified for the All-State Mixed Choir; and WHEREAS, In addition to participating in vocal ensembles at school, Ms. Smith takes private voice lessons at Tarleton State University from Professor Heather Hawk, showing impressive commitment to her craft; and WHEREAS, This young Texan is a source of pride to her family, teachers, and fellow students, and her accomplishments are truly worthy of commendation; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Ally Smith on her selection as a member of the 2013 Texas Music Educators Association All-State Choir and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Smith as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Sheffield of Coryell Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1054 was adopted by the House on March 27, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House