SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 586
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Ricky Phillips for his outstanding contributions to
the field of popular music; and
WHEREAS, Ricky was raised in Northern California with an
appreciation of the arts through the efforts of his parents, who
were active in local theater and who encouraged him in his
pursuit of music; and
WHEREAS, After beginning his musical training on the
piano, he became enthralled by the guitar and the bass, and he
founded his first band at the age of 12; he dropped out of college
to pursue a full-time career in music and was soon hired to play
bass for the British band the Babys; and
WHEREAS, Following the breakup of the Babys, he helped
establish Bad English, whose debut album achieved platinum status;
over the course of his career, he has also played with such
legendary musicians as Jimmy Page, Joe Cocker, Roger Daltrey, and
Mick Jagger; and
WHEREAS, Ricky Phillips has brought great pleasure to
countless audiences through the years, and it is fitting that he
be recognized; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend Ricky Phillips on his many
accomplishments and extend to him best wishes for continued
success in all his 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.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 3, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate