2017 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 115
BY SENATOR ERDEY
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To commend Hunter Plake on his many accomplishments and to congratulate him on his
outstanding performance and participation on The Voice reality television series.
WHEREAS, as a young man of twenty-one years of age, Hunter Plake has begun a
meteoric rise in the entertainment industry beginning with the twelfth season of The Voice,
a televison reality series that seeks out unsigned singers and provides a competitive venue
for undiscovered talent; and
WHEREAS, in the "Blind Auditions" segment of the show, he wowed the judges
with his show-stopping vocalization of the song, "Carry On", by Fun; and
WHEREAS, judges Gwen Stefani, Alicia Keyes, Blake Shelton, and Adam Levine
were quite impressed with Hunter's performances and exceptional range, unique vocal
arrangements, and the emotional intensity of his delivery; and
WHEREAS, Hunter is also the first performer in the history of the series to have two
songs reach the Top 30 listing on iTunes charts before the live playoff broadcasts were aired;
and
WHEREAS, his roots in music run deep; Hunter comes from a music-oriented
family; his brother, Dakota, is also a talented musician and vocalist in his own right, and his
father, Bud, was a member of a Christian rock band named Brother, Brother; and
WHEREAS, Hunter and Dakota have formed their own band named P L A K E with
plans to release a single, "Eden", later this year; and
WHEREAS, his renditions of "Elastic Heart" by Sia, "With Or Without You" by U2,
"Dancing On My Own" by Robyn, and "Love Runs Out" by One Republic have propelled
Hunter high into the ether of musical stardom; and
WHEREAS, between the audition/selection process and show performances, Hunter
has experienced a roller coaster of life-changing events; he married his sweetheart, Bethany,
in June 2016, and they established their home in Livingston Parish only to be flooded just
two months later; and
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WHEREAS, within three days, Hunter and Bethany lost their home and all their
belongings; and
WHEREAS, Hunter is a strong individual and a Christian of unfaltering faith, and
he and his wife moved to Lafayette to the home of his parents; and
WHEREAS, for Hunter, these events were minor setbacks on the road of life, and
he does not dwell on the past; today, with his optimistic outlook, he continues to advance his
music career, teaches music classes, and sings every Sunday as part of music worship service
at Crossroads Church in Lafayette; and
WHEREAS, although Hunter Plake was eliminated during the semifinal round of
competition, he took part in the spectacular two-hour season finale of The Voice on May 23,
2017, performing "Don't Speak" by No Doubt in a moving duet performed with his friend
and show coach, Gwen Stefani; and
WHEREAS, Hunter Plake is an unstoppable force in the music industry with a bright
future as a professional singer, songwriter, and producer.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
commend Hunter Plake on his many accomplishments and congratulate him on his
outstanding performances and participation on The Voice reality television series.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby wish
continued success in all future endeavors for this extraordinary talent, Hunter Plake.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Hunter Plake.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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