TITLE: Recognizing the Oliveira Middle School Symphonic Band for its achievements.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the Oliveira Middle School Symphonic Band for its achievements.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Oliveira Middle School Symphonic Band for its outstanding achievements; and WHEREAS, Oliveira Middle School is a campus of the Brownsville Independent School District; the district has a number of instrumental music programs in which nearly 5,000 students participate; the Oliveira Middle School's music program has more than 500 of these students and continues to grow; the district is dedicated to providing its students with opportunities to exercise their creativity, and hard work and creativity help students in all facets of their lives; and WHEREAS, The Oliveira Middle School Symphonic Band is noted for its success; it was recognized as a Class AA winner by the Foundation for Music Education in the National Wind Band honors contest; and WHEREAS, The symphonic band competed against more than 230 bands from 36 states in receiving this prestigious honor, and three members of the band were recognized as outstanding soloists; and WHEREAS, Under the exemplary direction of Gaspar Garcia, the band members have become outstanding performers and have developed exceptional levels of musicianship and discipline; it is truly fitting that the band receive special recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Oliveira Middle School Symphonic Band on their hard work and impressive musical skills and extend to them best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the band as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Lucio President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 24, 2017.