TITLE: Honoring Josh Hooks of Winnsboro High School on his selection as a 2011 Texas All-State Band member.

SUMMARY: Honoring Josh Hooks of Winnsboro High School on his selection as a 2011 Texas All-State Band member.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Winnsboro High School student Josh Hooks was selected as a Texas All-State Band member in 2011; and WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Texas Music Educators Association and the Association of Texas Small School Bands, the All-State Band program brings together talented young musicians from across Texas who have successfully competed at the regional and area levels; in 2011, All-State students gathered in San Antonio from February 9 through February 12, attending workshops, concerts, and other events and closing with a performance at the Lila Cockrell Theatre in the San Antonio Convention Center; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hooks plays the trombone in the Winnsboro High School band and earned the position of third chair in the All-State Band; a senior, he has previously received All-Region honors in his sophomore and junior years and last year also participated in the All-Area contest and made State for his solo performance; he is currently the senior drum major at his school; and WHEREAS, One of three students from Winnsboro to be named to the All-State Band in 2011, Mr. Hooks has benefited from the guidance of Winnsboro High School band director Ben Scarborough, James McNair of the United States Marine Band, and Jimmy Clark of Texas A&M University--Commerce; during his afternoons, he enjoys helping band students at Memorial Middle School master fundamentals; and WHEREAS, Josh Hooks's hard work and ability have placed him among elite high school musicians, and he can take justifiable pride in his achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby honor Josh Hooks on his selection as a 2011 Texas All-State Band member and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Hooks as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Hughes Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1475 was adopted by the House on May 5, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House