83S10733 JGH-D By: Fletcher H.R. No. 265 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Danielle Bradbery of Cypress has earned great distinction for herself and her hometown by winning season four of the television singing competition The Voice; and WHEREAS, This gifted 16-year-old Texan is the youngest contestant and the first country singer ever to take top honors on the show, impressing the celebrity judges and countless viewers with her heartfelt renditions of such country music classics as Taylor Swift's "Mean," Carrie Underwood's "Jesus Take the Wheel," and Pam Tillis's "Maybe It Was Memphis"; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Danny Keith Bradbery and Gloria Ann Martinez and a student at Cypress Ranch High School, Ms. Bradbery is already a sensation online; her rendition of "Heads Carolina, Tails California" was the first song of the season to make the top 10 on iTunes, and she ended the season with more singles in the iTunes top 10 than any of the other contestants; and WHEREAS, Danielle Bradbery has won the hearts of America with her warmth, poise, and soaring voice, and she may indeed reflect with pride on her victory as she embarks on what promises to be a stellar career in country music; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Danielle Bradbery on winning season four of The Voice and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Bradbery as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.