Bill Text: TX SR917 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing the Austin Symphony Orchestra on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-05-11 - Again read [SR917 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-SR917-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
| recognize the Austin Symphony Orchestra on the grand occasion of | ||
| its 100th anniversary; and | ||
| WHEREAS, One of the leading professional performing arts | ||
| organizations in Austin and Central Texas, the Austin Symphony | ||
| Orchestra performed its first concert on April 25, 1911, at the | ||
| Hancock Opera House; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Through the years, numerous prominent citizens | ||
| have played an important role in furthering the orchestra's | ||
| success, including Mrs. James V. Allred, Mrs. D. J. Sibley, and | ||
| Joe R. Long; Mayor Tom Miller officially recognized the | ||
| organization by providing financial support through the Austin | ||
| Parks and Recreation Department; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The Austin Symphony Orchestra has been supported | ||
| by numerous community organizations, including the Women's | ||
| Symphony League of Austin and the Knights of the Symphony; it has | ||
| offered such popular programs as the Classical Series, Pops | ||
| Concerts, and the annual free Fourth of July concert and | ||
| fireworks show; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Today, the Austin Symphony Orchestra, under the | ||
| exceptional leadership of music director and conductor Peter | ||
| Bay, continues to fulfill its mission of enhancing the cultural | ||
| quality of life of the people of Central Texas by providing | ||
| excellent musical performances and educational programming; this | ||
| exemplary organization is truly deserving of recognition for its | ||
| many contributions to Austin's rich cultural legacy; now, | ||
| therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd | ||
| Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to the Austin | ||
| Symphony Orchestra on its 100th anniversary and extend best | ||
| wishes for a prosperous and rewarding future; 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. | ||
| Watson | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on May 4, 2011. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
