89S20529 JRI-D     By: Lopez of Cameron H.R. No. 59       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, The Raymondville Early College High School Bearkat   Band has been named the 2026 3A Honor Band by the Texas Music   Educators Association; and          WHEREAS, Established in the late 1950s, the TMEA Honor Band   program annually recognizes groups and instructors that have   exemplified the highest standards of music education and   performance; designation as an Honor Band is one of the highest   recognitions that a music program in Texas can achieve; and          WHEREAS, The Raymondville Bearkat Band was selected as the   Honor Band in the 3A class; during the competition, the ensemble   achieved the rare distinction of receiving first-place rankings   from all five judges in both the semifinal and final rounds; in   addition, the band has been invited to perform at the TMEA   Convention in San Antonio in February 2026; these talented young   Texans benefit from the able leadership of director Benjamin   Keltner and assistant director Leonel Barrera; and          WHEREAS, Through the tremendous skill and dedication of its   members, the Raymondville Bearkat Band has proven itself worthy of   this prestigious honor, and it is truly a privilege to commend the   group for its outstanding record of achievement; now, therefore, be   it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate the   Raymondville Early College High School Bearkat Band on being named   the 2026 3A Honor Band by the Texas Music Educators Association and   extend to all those involved in the program sincere best wishes for   continued success; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for the ensemble as an expression of high regard by the   Texas House of Representatives.