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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 254 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representative Taylor of the 92 |
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| 6 | 6 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 7 | 7 | | Recognizing and commending Demola the Violinist; and for other purposes. |
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| 9 | 9 | | WHEREAS, Demola the Violinist is a renowned musician, singer-songwriter, music2 |
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| 10 | 10 | | producer, influencer, and multi-genre violinist. The native Lagosian turned Houstonian has3 |
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| 11 | 11 | | touched the hearts of people around the world with his one-of-a-kind musical fusion of4 |
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| 12 | 12 | | Afrobeats, the colorful sounds of Reggae, Amapiano, Classical music, Pop, Hip-Hop, Soul,5 |
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| 13 | 13 | | and Jazz, coherently blending these genres effortlessly on his violin. Demola calls his distinct6 |
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| 14 | 14 | | style "Global Music Fusion," as it is a suave blend of major genres of music. Demola is not7 |
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| 15 | 15 | | just a musician but a musical hyphenate whose instrumental proficiencies include the piano,8 |
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| 16 | 16 | | drums, guitar, djembe, mandolin, ukulele, conga, and his beloved violin; and9 |
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| 17 | 17 | | WHEREAS, recognized as a beacon of talent, Demola the Violinist has garnered numerous10 |
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| 18 | 18 | | accolades both within his local community and on the international stage. Demola is one of11 |
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| 19 | 19 | | only a few artists with the distinction of performing the National Anthem for every12 |
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| 20 | 20 | | professional sports team in Houston. The only other professional team he has performed the13 |
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| 21 | 21 | | National Anthem for is the Atlanta Falcons. Demola is also a fan favorite, playing sold-out14 |
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| 22 | 22 | | shows to audiences during his 2022 FAC-TOUR at the prestigious Hobby Center and on his15 |
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| 23 | 23 | | 2023 ONE IN A MILLION WORLDWIDE TOUR, as well as his 2024 ONE I N A16 |
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| 24 | 24 | | MILLION WORLDWIDE 2.0 TOUR, which included performances at the Flatrock Archives17 |
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| 27 | 27 | | of Stonecrest, Georgia, Fairburn, Georgia's Juneteenth celebration, and sold-out shows at |
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| 29 | 29 | | Atlanta's City Winery in 2023 and 2024; and19 |
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| 30 | 30 | | WHEREAS, this year, Demola brings his sold-out tour to Atlanta on February 14, 2025, at20 |
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| 31 | 31 | | the historic Buckhead Theatre. His work off stage is equally notable, working alongside the21 |
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| 32 | 32 | | Mayor's trade mission to Mexico, the James Beard Foundation, and community partners such22 |
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| 33 | 33 | | as Houston First, the Holocaust Museum, Champions of Diversity, T.D. Jakes, Disney, the23 |
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| 34 | 34 | | American Heart Association, The River Oaks Country Club, and Paramount Studios. Demola24 |
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| 35 | 35 | | has also been featured on local and national television, including Atlanta News First (ANF),25 |
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| 36 | 36 | | FOX-26 Houston, KPRC-2 Houston, FOX-31 Denver, WGN-9 Chicago, GMA Online,26 |
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| 37 | 37 | | CultureMapHouston, KBXX 97.9 The Box, and many more; and27 |
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| 38 | 38 | | WHEREAS, his philanthropic reach speaks volumes about his inspirational aura and talent.28 |
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| 39 | 39 | | He has played a pivotal role in inspiring youth and music lovers alike. As a disciple of29 |
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| 40 | 40 | | performance, musical arts, and musical fusion through both ethnic and creative diversity,30 |
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| 41 | 41 | | Demola inspires aspiring artists and young musicians to achieve their dreams of31 |
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| 42 | 42 | | musicianship, artistry, and creativity by creating a platform for music education, music32 |
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| 43 | 43 | | programming, showcases, and welfare support, providing basic needs to develop33 |
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| 44 | 44 | | well-rounded, successful artists through his ADE Music Foundation. He has inspired and34 |
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| 45 | 45 | | influenced lives around the world with his philanthropy; and35 |
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| 46 | 46 | | WHEREAS, Demola's remarkable story as a self-taught musical genius, combined with his36 |
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| 47 | 47 | | electric chemistry and desire to give back, has changed lives through the vibrations of the37 |
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| 48 | 48 | | sounds of the music he creates and shares. His life's work continues to touch souls, leaving38 |
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| 49 | 49 | | an indelible mark on the world and igniting a flame of music in the hearts of all who have39 |
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| 50 | 50 | | the privilege of hearing him perform.40 |
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| 53 | 53 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that |
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| 55 | 55 | | the members of this body recognize and commend Demola the Violinist for his many42 |
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| 56 | 56 | | outstanding musical accomplishments and extend best wishes for continued success.43 |
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| 57 | 57 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized44 |
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| 58 | 58 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to45 |
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| 59 | 59 | | Demola the Violinist.46 |
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