SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 168
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize February 24, 2015, as Texas Grammy Music Day at the
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Texas' unique musical heritage has enriched the
state, the nation, and the world; the birthplace of distinctive
musical styles such as Texas Country and Tejano, Texas has a rich
history of producing culturally significant artists and
musicians from every musical genre; and
WHEREAS, The Recording Academy, the organization responsible
for the Grammy Awards, established a Texas chapter to serve the
Texas music community in 1998; artists and music professionals
from Texas were nominated for 35 awards and won 13 awards at the
57th Annual Grammy Awards; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Music Office was created by the Texas
Legislature to promote and support the state's music industry;
live music festivals in Texas generate hundreds of millions of
dollars annually in economic activity for the state, and nearly
150,000 jobs in the state are estimated to be tied to the music
industry; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the music industry and the
important role it plays in the lives of Texans and proclaim
February 24, 2015, Texas Grammy Music Day at the Capitol; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of the music industry in Texas and 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 February 24, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate