Bill Text: TX HR1213 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 1213 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Congratulating the Brazosport Symphony Orchestra on its 30th anniversary.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2013-04-22 - Reported enrolled [HR1213 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR1213-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 1213



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Community orchestras contribute greatly to the
	cultural richness of the Lone Star State, and in 2012, the
	Brazosport Symphony Orchestra celebrated its 30th anniversary; and
	WHEREAS, In the spring of 1982, Clayton Gilpin of the
	Brazosport Music Theater and local musicians Jeralyn Friedli and
	Margaret Davis met with Rice University conducting student Jim
	Hagberg to discuss starting a community orchestra; and
	WHEREAS, That summer, a group of student and local players
	formed a small string ensemble and performed a well-received
	concert under the direction of former high school orchestra
	director Bill Atkerson; in the fall of 1982, Mr. Hagberg was hired
	as the new group's conductor, to hold one rehearsal a week and three
	concerts during the 1982-83 season, and in 1983, Ms. Friedli and
	Linda Claiborne formed the symphony board of directors and the
	Symphony League; and
	WHEREAS, Composed of volunteer musicians from Brazosport and
	nearby towns, the BSO today performs under the baton of Dr. John
	Antonio Ricarte, who has been music director and conductor for
	seven years; affiliated now with the Brazosport Center Stages, the
	group performs six major concerts each year, including a family
	concert, a pops concert, a holiday concert, and three subscription
	concerts; and
	WHEREAS, The BSO's repertoire varies from classical works to
	Broadway favorites, and its performances have featured appearances
	by both professional soloists and talented community soloists as
	well as local choirs; since 2006, the orchestra has sponsored a
	Young Artists Competition, the winner of which receives a
	scholarship and a chance to play with the orchestra; and
	WHEREAS, The citizens of Brazosport are indeed fortunate to
	have this vibrant cultural institution in their midst to provide
	entertainment and inspiration, and this special anniversary
	represents a fitting opportunity to celebrate the contributions of
	this superb orchestra; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
	Legislature hereby congratulate the Brazosport Symphony Orchestra
	on its 30th anniversary and extend to the symphony's conductor,
	musicians, and board of directors sincere best wishes for continued
	success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for the orchestra as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.

	Bonnen of Brazoria

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 1213 was adopted by the House on April
	17, 2013, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House