TITLE: Congratulating the Space Center Intermediate Band in Houston on its receipt of a 2010 Sudler Cup.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Space Center Intermediate Band in Houston on its receipt of a 2010 Sudler Cup.

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WHEREAS, The Space Center Intermediate Band in Houston is one of only three ensembles in the nation to earn the 2010 Sudler Cup from the John Philip Sousa Foundation; and WHEREAS, This prestigious annual award is presented to junior high and middle school concert band programs that have demonstrated a consistent commitment to excellence over a period of several years, and Space Center Intermediate is the only school to ever win the cup twice; its first cup in 1999 recognized the excellence of the band program under its founding director, Gregory Dick, while its most recent achievement is a testament to the band's continuing excellence under Donald McCandless, director since 2000; and WHEREAS, Since Space Center Intermediate School opened in 1992, the band has won numerous prizes and medals, including a total of 40 Sweepstakes Awards at University Interscholastic League competitions, and it was named a 2008 national winner in the Mark of Excellence/National Wind Band Honors Project; in addition, Space Center students have won more than 5,000 medals for solo and ensemble performances; and WHEREAS, Building on a long-standing tradition of achievement, the talented student musicians of the Space Center Intermediate Band have earned great distinction for themselves and their school, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor them; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas hereby congratulate the Space Center Intermediate Band on its receipt of a 2010 Sudler Cup from the John Philip Sousa Foundation and extend to the band's directors and musicians 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. J. Davis of Harris President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 162 was adopted by the House on May 19, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 162 was adopted by the Senate on May 25, 2011, by a viva-voce vote. Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: Date Governor