SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 15
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize singer, songwriter, and pianist John Legend for his
accomplishments in the field of entertainment and his many
contributions to civic and philanthropic causes; and
WHEREAS, A five-time Grammy Award winner, John Legend
burst into public consciousness in 2004 with his
multiplatinum-selling debut album Get Lifted; he has also
collaborated with such artists as Kanye West, Snoop Dogg, Lauryn
Hill, and Alicia Keys to produce an impressive body of memorable
music; and
WHEREAS, John Legend has broadened his appeal by branching
out into television and movies, appearing several times on The
Colbert Report and in the film Soul Men with Samuel L. Jackson and
the late Bernie Mac; his music has been featured in the sound
tracks for the films Hitch and The Second Chance; and
WHEREAS, He has made a difference in the lives of many
people by starting the Show Me Campaign, which works to aid the
victims of extreme poverty in Mbola, Tanzania; he has also
performed at the Live Earth concert, the Peace One Day concert,
and the 2008 Democratic National Convention; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend John Legend on his many achievements
and contributions to society and extend to him best wishes for
continued success in all his future endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 14, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate