| 1 | 1 | | SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 177 |
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| 2 | 2 | | WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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| 3 | 3 | | recognize James W. Vaughn on the grand occasion of his 70th |
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| 4 | 4 | | birthday; and |
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| 5 | 5 | | WHEREAS, Mr. Vaughn was born March 5, 1939; known widely as |
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| 6 | 6 | | Mr. V, he is the host of one of the most popular programs on |
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| 7 | 7 | | Houston's community radio station KPFT-FM, Blues on the Move; and |
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| 8 | 8 | | WHEREAS, Mr. Vaughn has been a driving force in emphasizing |
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| 9 | 9 | | the cultural significance of the blues, an art form that |
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| 10 | 10 | | originated in the African American community; he has drawn |
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| 11 | 11 | | particular attention to Houston's place of prominence in the |
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| 12 | 12 | | history of the blues through his radio program, and his untiring |
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| 13 | 13 | | support of local artists and worthy causes has earned him the |
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| 14 | 14 | | respect and admiration of countless people; and |
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| 15 | 15 | | WHEREAS, A beloved member of his community, Mr. Vaughn is |
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| 16 | 16 | | noted for his generosity, his compassion, and his enthusiasm for |
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| 17 | 17 | | living each day to the fullest; and |
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| 18 | 18 | | WHEREAS, In celebration of his birthday, friends, fans, |
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| 19 | 19 | | and family are gathering on February 28, 2009, to congratulate |
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| 20 | 20 | | him and share in this milestone in his life; now, therefore, be it |
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| 21 | 21 | | RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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| 22 | 22 | | Legislature, hereby commend James W. Vaughn on his many |
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| 23 | 23 | | contributions to the cultural legacy of our state and extend to |
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| 24 | 24 | | him best wishes for a memorable 70th birthday; and, be it further |
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| 25 | 25 | | RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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| 26 | 26 | | him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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| 27 | 27 | | Ellis |
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| 28 | 28 | | ________________________________ |
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| 29 | 29 | | President of the Senate |
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| 30 | 30 | | I hereby certify that the |
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| 31 | 31 | | above Resolution was adopted by |
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| 32 | 32 | | the Senate on February 10, 2009. |
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| 33 | 33 | | ________________________________ |
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| 34 | 34 | | Secretary of the Senate |
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| 35 | 35 | | ________________________________ |
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| 36 | 36 | | Member, Texas Senate |
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