HLS 16RS-2810 ORIGINAL
2016 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 96
BY REPRESENTATIVE TERRY LANDRY
COMMENDATIONS: Commends Terrance Simien for his musical accomplishments
1 A RESOLUTION
2To commend Terrance Simien for his musical accomplishments.
3 WHEREAS, Terrance Simien is known as one of the most soulful vocalists and
4fieriest accordionists of zydeco; and
5 WHEREAS, Terrance Simien was born on September 3, 1965; he grew up in the
6rural community of Mallet in St. Landry Parish near Opelousas; and
7 WHEREAS, he first heard zydeco at local dances as a young boy, and he began to
8develop an interest in the music in the 1980s; and
9 WHEREAS, at the age of fourteen, Mr. Simien's parents bought him his first
10accordion; he would record zydeco shows on the radio and practice until he learned the
11material; and
12 WHEREAS, in 1985, Mr. Simien signed with a national booking agency; for more
13than thirty years, he has contributed to zydeco music, and he has produced Grammy Award
14winning recordings; and
15 WHEREAS, he is a highly acclaimed musician whose unique and extraordinary
16talents have earned him honor and recognition in his community, in the state of Louisiana,
17in the United States, and throughout the world; and
18 WHEREAS, Terrance Simien merits a special measure of commendation for the
19tremendous pride and honor that he brings to his family, friends, and community, the state
20of Louisiana, and all who know him.
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HR NO. 96
1 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
2Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Terrance Simien for his outstanding
3accomplishments and achievements in zydeco music; does hereby recognize for posterity
4the extraordinary career he has had thus far; and does hereby extend to him every good wish
5for continued success, prosperity, and happiness in the future.
6 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
7to Terrance Simien.
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HR 96 Original 2016 Regular Session Terry Landry
Commends Terrance Simien for his musical accomplishments.
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