TITLE: Congratulating Drew Bramlett, Erin Campbell, Obi Okechukwu, Cristian Ruiz, and Josh Usry of Richland College on being named to the Texas Two-Year College All-State Choir.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Drew Bramlett, Erin Campbell, Obi Okechukwu, Cristian Ruiz, and Josh Usry of Richland College on being named to the Texas Two-Year College All-State Choir.

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WHEREAS, Five students from Richland College--Drew Bramlett, Erin Campbell, Obi Okechukwu, Cristian Ruiz, and Josh Usry--were selected as 2013 Texas Two-Year College All-State Choir members; and WHEREAS, In partnership with the Texas Music Educators Association, the Texas Two-Year College Choral Directors Association provides students with the opportunity to sing in large-ensemble choir groups; after a rigorous audition process, 113 vocalists from 27 two-year colleges were chosen for the 2013 All-State Choir, and those outstanding few were given the opportunity to perform at the TMEA annual convention in San Antonio; and WHEREAS, Drew Bramlett, Erin Campbell, Obi Okechukwu, Cristian Ruiz, and Josh Usry are members of the choral music department at Richland College in Dallas; in competing against the very best in the state, these five choir members have shown exceptional skill and promise; and WHEREAS, These young Texans are a source of pride to their families and their school, and their accomplishments are truly worthy of commendation; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Drew Bramlett, Erin Campbell, Obi Okechukwu, Cristian Ruiz, and Josh Usry on their selection for the 2013 Texas Two-Year College All-State Choir and extend to them sincere best wishes for success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the students as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Carter Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1231 was adopted by the House on April 17, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House