TITLE: Congratulating Jared Graves, Grace Huynh, Callan Monroe, and Austin Vetter of Robinson High School on their selection to the All-State Band.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Jared Graves, Grace Huynh, Callan Monroe, and Austin Vetter of Robinson High School on their selection to the All-State Band.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Robinson High School students Jared Graves, Grace Huynh, Callan Monroe, and Austin Vetter have won a prestigious honor with their selection to the All-State Band; 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 level; this year's All-State students are gathering in San Antonio from February 13 to 16, 2013, to attend workshops, concerts, and other events held in conjunction with the TMEA annual conference; on the final day of the clinic, the band members will present a performance at the Lila Cockrell Theatre in the San Antonio Convention Center; and WHEREAS, Mr. Graves, a junior bassoon player, Ms. Huynh, a sophomore flute player, Mr. Monroe, a junior flute player, and Mr. Vetter, a freshman tuba player, are among the 260 All-State Band members who represent Class 1A, 2A, and 3A schools; and WHEREAS, In preparing for the arduous All-State Band competition, this outstanding group enjoyed the guidance of Robinson High School band director Bob Vetter, as well as the support of band staff members Mark Halamicek, Danny Hawkins, Krystal Michal, Robin Williamson, and Steve Williamson; and WHEREAS, Through their exceptional talent and hard work, these students have earned a place among the elite ranks of Texas high school musicians, and they can take justifiable pride in their stellar achievement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Jared Graves, Grace Huynh, Callan Monroe, and Austin Vetter on their selection to the All-State Band and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for these students as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Anderson Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 319 was adopted by the House on February 18, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House