H.R. No. 69
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Gina Chavez has distinguished herself as a member of
Austin's world-famous music scene, adding her distinctive voice and
eclectic songwriting style to the city's lively mix; and
WHEREAS, A native Austinite, Ms. Chavez gained a strong
foundation in music at an early age through programs in the Austin
Independent School District and by participating in school choirs;
she went on to rescue her father's 1954 Martin guitar from a closet
and begin composing original songs; while earning her bachelor's
degree in journalism at The University of Texas at Austin, she
entered the campus-wide talent show, the Texas Revue, and was one of
the 14 acts selected to play before an audience of 3,000; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Chavez performed with the band Before the Throne
and further honed her skills on coffeehouse stages; in 2006, she won
second place in the annual singer-songwriter contest at Fado Irish
Pub, and after she completed her debut album, Hanging Spoons, the
popular venue Momo's hosted her release party; since then, she has
been featured regularly at the club, where a growing audience
enjoys her blend of folk, blues, Latin, jazz, and other influences;
moreover, she has gained listeners through appearances on local
television and radio stations; and
WHEREAS, Always ready for a challenge, Ms. Chavez has made
fine showings in several musical competitions; she was a Southwest
semifinalist in the Disc Makers' Independent Music World Series in
2007, a monthly Famecast winner in the pop category, and the October
2008 austinmusiccity.com poll winner; in addition, she has
represented her hometown in behalf of the Austin Convention and
Visitors Bureau, and her song "Embrujo" was included on The Sound is
Brown, a compilation CD the bureau produced with the Austin Latino
Music Association; and
WHEREAS, Austin's reputation as the Live Music Capital of the
World depends on the individuality and talent of its myriad
musicians, and Gina Chavez continues to make her own unique
contributions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby recognize Gina Chavez for her achievements in
music and extend to her best wishes for continued success; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Chavez as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Naishtat
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 69 was adopted by the House on January
27, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House