SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 659
	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
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on April 24, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate