H.R. No. 96
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
       WHEREAS, The Timberwolf Marching Band of Cedar Park High
School continued its proud tradition of excellence by claiming the
5A state championship at the 2023 University Interscholastic League
State Open Class Marching Band Contest, held November 7 at the
Alamodome in San Antonio; and
       WHEREAS, Joining the other top competitors from across the
Lone Star State, the Cedar Park High band members impressed the
panel of judges, achieving a total score of 14 to take home the
coveted Class 5A championship; and
       WHEREAS, The victory marked the sixth state title for the
Timberwolves since 2011; moreover, the Cedar Park ensemble has also
excelled in numerous other competitions through the years, and
during the fall of 2023, it turned in strong performances at the
Bands of America Austin Regional and San Antonio Super Regional
contests; and
       WHEREAS, The Timberwolf Marching Band includes more than 220
wind players, percussionists, and color guard members; these
talented and determined performers benefit from the leadership of
Cedar Park High School's director of bands, Christopher Yee,
associate directors Kendall Santos and Jeremiah Armstrong, and
director of percussion, Roland Chavez; and
       WHEREAS, The members of the Cedar Park High School Timberwolf
Marching Band have distinguished themselves through their skill and
dedication, and their recognition as one of the best marching bands
in Texas is a source of tremendous pride to their school and their
community; now, therefore, be it
       RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate the Cedar Park
High School Timberwolf Marching Band on winning the 5A state
championship at the 2023 UIL State Open Class Marching Band Contest
and that all those involved with the ensemble be extended sincere
best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
       RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the band as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
 
Wilson
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Speaker of the House     
 
       I certify that H.R. No. 96 was adopted by the House on
December 5, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House