Bill Text: TX HR113 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 113 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Congratulating Silas Nathaniel Huff on his selection as a U.S. Army band officer.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-03-07 - Reported enrolled [HR113 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-HR113-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 113



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Silas Nathaniel Huff, a distinguished conductor and
	composer, has enlisted in the U.S. Army and will serve as an army
	band officer; and
	WHEREAS, Maestro Huff brings more than 12 years of conducting
	experience to his new responsibilities; over the course of his
	career, he has led ensembles in nine different states, as well as
	orchestras in France, Russia, Bulgaria, and the Czech Republic; in
	addition to winning plaudits for his work with symphonies and
	choirs, he has achieved success as a dance conductor and also as a
	composer; currently, Mr. Huff is the music director for the Round
	Rock Symphony and the Astoria Symphony, and he will continue
	directing both while serving in the army; and
	WHEREAS, After completing his bachelor of arts in performance
	and composition at Texas State University, Silas Huff continued his
	studies at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he
	earned a master of arts in composition, and at California State
	University, Long Beach, where he received a master of music in
	conducting; moreover, he has furthered his professional
	preparation at academies in Germany and France and at workshops
	given by some of the world's most respected conductors; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Huff submitted his application to the U.S. Army
	band "Pershing's Own" in January 2010; after a lengthy selection
	and audition process, he was offered the prestigious position of
	conductor in the U.S. Army on May 25, 2010; he then began the
	additional process of securing acceptance as an officer candidate;
	having cleared every hurdle, he officially enlisted on December 8,
	2010; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Huff leaves for three months of basic training
	on February 1, 2011; he will then attend Officer Candidate School
	and the Basic Officer Leadership Course; when he completes these
	requirements, he will be commissioned as a second lieutenant and
	will become an army band officer; and
	WHEREAS, In his capacity as an army bandmaster, Mr. Huff will
	have a unique opportunity to serve his country while utilizing all
	of his musical and leadership skills; he expects to rotate through a
	variety of positions and to tour extensively; he will conduct many
	different groups, including the U.S. Army band "Pershing's Own,"
	U.S. Army Field Band, and U.S. Army Europe Band and Chorus; and
	WHEREAS, In making his decision to join the army, Mr. Huff
	enjoyed the strong support of his wife, Taylor Morris; native
	Texans, the couple presently split their time between New York City
	and the Lone Star State; and
	WHEREAS, A gifted and dynamic artist, Silas Nathaniel Huff
	can take justifiable pride in his latest achievement, and the bands
	of the U.S. Army can congratulate themselves as well on gaining the
	talents of this outstanding conductor; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
	Legislature hereby congratulate Silas Nathaniel Huff on his
	selection as a U.S. Army band officer and extend to him sincere best
	wishes as he embarks on this exciting new chapter in his career;
	and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Mr. Huff as an expression of high regard by the Texas
	House of Representatives.

	Solomons

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 113 was adopted by the House on
	February 24, 2011, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House