SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 867
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Zuill Bailey, who has been named the recipient of two
awards at the 59th annual Grammy Awards ceremony, which was held
February 12, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Zuill Bailey received these prestigious awards
for his work on Tales of Hemingway, a cello concerto
commissioned and composed expressly for him in 2015; he won in
the categories of best classical instrumental solo and best
contemporary classical composition, and the composer of the
pieces, Michael Daugherty, also received a Grammy for best
contemporary classical composition; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bailey is a world-renowned cellist and is
artistic director of El Paso Pro-Musica, where he has worked for
16 years to bring musical educational opportunities to students
throughout the El Paso region; he has been responsible for
recruiting numerous famous artists to perform in the city to
advance music education and appreciation and to build a new
generation of classical music enthusiasts; and
WHEREAS, Under his leadership, El Paso Pro-Musica has
forged relationships with a wide range of institutions and local
arts organizations, including The University of Texas at El Paso,
the El Paso Museum of Art, and the El Paso Symphony Orchestra; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of the Peabody Institute at Johns
Hopkins University and the Juilliard School, Mr. Bailey has had a
profound impact on the arts community in El Paso, and it is truly
fitting that he receive special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Zuill Bailey on his exceptional
leadership as artistic director of El Paso Pro-Musica and extend
congratulations to him on receiving two 2017 Grammy Awards; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
RodrÃguez
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 24, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate