2011S1191-1 05/04/11
By: Watson S.C.R. No. 53
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Texas is a special place that is widely known for the
independence, friendliness, artistic creativity, strength, pride,
and adventurous spirit of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, Texas songwriters, the poets of their time and the
symbolic troubadours of our state, reflect in rhythm and rhyme the
essence of Texan culture; and
WHEREAS, The mission of the Texas Heritage Songwriters'
Association is to honor and celebrate Texas songwriters who have
played an important role in defining and interpreting Texas'
distinctive culture; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Heritage Songwriters' Association has, in
the interest of cultural preservation, adopted the motto "Music in
its purest State" and created and fostered the Texas Heritage
Songwriters Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Heritage Songwriters' Association has
instituted Homecoming Weekend, held each year in conjunction with
Texas Independence Day, as a way to celebrate Texas' rich music
culture and unique heritage; and
WHEREAS, Texas Heritage Songwriters' Association plays a
major role in preserving the future of Texas songwriting through
its partnerships with Texas universities in their support of young
songwriters; it further protects our musical heritage by
encouraging our universities to collect and archive the works of
Texas songwriters; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Heritage Songwriters' Association gives
back to the community by donating a portion of its proceeds to
organizations that support Texas musicians and songwriters; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby recognize the Texas Heritage Songwriters' Association for
the important role it plays in fostering and preserving Texas
culture; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Texas Heritage Songwriters' Association as an
expression of high regard from the Texas Legislature.