SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 648
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize the Conroe Symphony Orchestra on the occasion of its 20th
	anniversary, which is being celebrated on April 29, 2017; and
	WHEREAS, The Conroe Symphony Orchestra was established in
	the summer of 1997 under the leadership of Herb Armentrout, Mary
	Curtis Taylor, and Mark Multop with the mission of adding to the
	cultural enrichment of the community and enhancing the quality of
	life for the Conroe area; and
	WHEREAS, Since its founding, the organization has grown
	and now consists of three divisions, the Conroe Symphony
	Orchestra, the Friends of the Symphony, and the Conroe Symphony
	Youth Orchestra; its success is due to a group of more than 225
	volunteers who work tirelessly to provide support for the
	presentation of five classical concerts and for such projects as
	fund-raisers, youth orchestra activities, and community
	education and outreach programs; and
	WHEREAS, The orchestra's season includes a mix of classical
	and popular music performed by a talented group of area musicians
	and featured soloists; and
	WHEREAS, The Conroe Symphony Orchestra has become one of
	the premier community orchestras in the state, and it is truly
	fitting that this orchestra receive special recognition as it
	reaches this milestone in its history; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby commend the staff, musicians, and volunteers
	of the Conroe Symphony Orchestra on their dedication and hard
	work and extend to them best wishes for a memorable 20th
	anniversary celebration; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	the orchestra as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
	Creighton
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on April 20, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate