Resolution
ENROLLED HOUSE
RESOLUTION NO. 1007 By: Steagall
A Resolution designating March 10, 2025, as Bob Wills
Day at the Capitol; celebrating the life and legacy
of Oklahoma's son; thanking the Oklahoma Arts
Council, the Oklahoma Film and Music Office, and the
Oklahoma Historical Society for their work; and
directing distribution.
WHEREAS, Bob Wills, born in 1905, began playing fiddle in his
youth before moving with his band, the Texas Playboys, to Oklahoma
in 1934 to pursue business and creative opportuni ties; and
WHEREAS, Bob Wills became known as the King of Western Swing as
he helped originate and popularize a unique genre of music rooted in
folk, jazz, and blues that would lead to the development of rock and
roll and modern country music; and
WHEREAS, Bob Wills entertained millions of people during his
heyday — performing twice weekly at what would become historic
Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa, playing live daily radio broadcasts,
touring across the country, and appearing in more than a dozen
movies; and
WHEREAS, Bob Wills was inducted into the Country Music Hall of
Fame in 1968 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999, and was
named one of the 40 Greatest Men in Country Music by Country Music
Television; and
WHEREAS, Bob Wills' family has contributed h is archival and
artifacts collection to the Oklahoma Historical Society t o be
featured for future generations across from Cain 's Ballroom at the
forthcoming Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture; and
WHEREAS, the Oklahoma Arts Council , the Oklahoma Film and Music
Office, and the Oklahoma Historical Society have partnered to revive
the tradition of Bob Wills Day at the Capitol, celebrating one of ENR. H. R. NO. 1007 Page 2
Oklahoma's most significant figures in the history of popular music
who continues shining a bright light on our sta te.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OF THE 1ST SESSION OF THE 60TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:
THAT the Oklahoma House of Representatives recognizes March 10,
2025, as Bob Wills Day at the Capitol.
THAT the Oklahoma House of Rep resentatives celebrates the life
and legacy of Oklahoma 's son, Bob Wills.
THAT the Oklahoma House of Representatives thanks the Oklahoma
Arts Council, the Oklahoma Film and Music Office , and the Oklahoma
Historical Society for their work to honor Bob Will s and revive this
special celebration at the Capitol.
THAT a copy of this resolution be distributed to the Oklahoma
Arts Council, the Oklahoma Film and Music Office, and the Oklahoma
Historical Society.
Adopted by the House of Representatives the 6th day of March,
2025.
Presiding Officer of the House of
Representatives
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this __________
day of __________________, 20 _______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By: _________________________________