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          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 274          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to honor   Carl Idlebird, who was recently inducted into the Association of   Texas Small School Bands (ATSSB) Hall of Fame; and          WHEREAS, In his three decades as the band director at   Somerville High School, Carl Idlebird, affectionately known as   "Mr. I" at school, has led the Yegua Band program to top honors at   countless competitions and positively impacted the lives of   thousands of students; and          WHEREAS, Mr. I's passion for music began when he joined the   school band while in sixth grade at Bryan Independent School   District; he earned accolades while participating in band during   high school, and he went on to earn a bachelor's degree in music   education from Sam Houston State University; after beginning his   teaching career, he later received a master's degree in music theory   and composition; and          WHEREAS, Carl Idlebird first became a band director at A&M   Consolidated School, and after 12 years, he transferred and began his   acclaimed tenure to Somerville Independent School District; almost   every year in the 30 years since, the Yegua Band has earned trophies   and first division honors in University Interscholastic League   marching, concert, and sightreading competitions, as well as many   top 10 finishes at the ATSSB Outstanding Performance Series and at   other state band contests; and          WHEREAS, Fourteen Somerville students have made the all-state   band under their astute director's instruction, and Mr. I's daily   enthusiasm for musical composition and teaching motivates his   students to rise to any challenge and to pursue their passion for   music or other endeavors; through his dedication, encouragement,   and mentorship, he has left an indelible mark on Somerville High   School and on the lives of countless young people, and he is truly   deserving of his induction into the ATSSB Hall of Fame Class of   2025; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby commend Carl Idlebird on earning this honor   and on his years of service to students in the Lone Star State and   extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in the   future; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for   him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.     Kolkhorst             ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on March 18, 2025.             ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate             ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate