Bill Text: TX HR247 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Janeen Drew Holmes Gilliam on her retirement from the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2015-02-25 - Reported enrolled [HR247 Detail]

Download: Texas-2015-HR247-Introduced.html

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84R6340 JGH-D
By: Frullo H.R. No. 247

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Janeen Drew Holmes Gilliam is retiring from the
Lubbock Symphony Orchestra in January 2015, drawing to a close an
association with the orchestra that has spanned nearly half a
century; and
WHEREAS, A native of Lubbock, Janeen Gilliam first performed
with the LSO in 1965 while still a sophomore at Monterey High
School, and she continued to play with the orchestra while she
earned her bachelor's degree in music education from Texas Tech
University; and
WHEREAS, After graduation, Ms. Gilliam taught music in
elementary schools in Garland and Irving and performed
professionally with the Irving and San Antonio symphonies; in 1982,
she returned to Lubbock and joined the LSO again as principal
English horn and second oboe, and in the years since, she has become
one of the symphony's leading members; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Gilliam served on the orchestra's board from
1986 to 1999 and cofounded the Lubbock Youth Symphony Orchestra,
which eventually grew to include several youth ensembles; in 1999,
she became the orchestra's interim executive director and helped
oversee the search for a permanent executive director and a new
conductor; and
WHEREAS, During these years, Ms. Gilliam also served as lead
administrator for the LSO Symphony School, working to develop the
orchestra's education department, which, thanks in large part to
her efforts, now includes the youth orchestra program and LSO
Suzuki Program, as well as All-State String Clinics and master
classes with LSO guest artists; and
WHEREAS, From 2001 to 2007, Ms. Gilliam worked as coordinator
of admissions and scholarships at the Texas Tech University School
of Music, and after returning to the LSO to coordinate the 20th
anniversary celebration of the youth orchestra, she joined Texas
Tech again, serving for four and a half years as the assistant to
the music school's director, until her retirement; and
WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. Gilliam enjoys the love
and support of her husband, John Gilliam, and her daughters,
Jennifer, Stephanie, Elizabeth, and Reagan; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Gilliam's dedication, talent, and passion for
music have greatly benefited the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra and
earned her the respect and admiration of her fellow musicians, and
she may indeed reflect with pride on a career well-spent as she
embarks upon the next exciting chapter of her life; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Janeen Drew Holmes Gilliam on her
retirement from the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra and extend to her
sincere best wishes for continued happiness and fulfillment; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Gilliam as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.