86R31884 BPG-D
By: Rosenthal H.R. No. 1547
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Rapper, DJ, and entrepreneur Paul Wall of Houston
has earned the nickname "the People's Champ" through his success as
an independent musician and his tireless efforts in behalf of
underprivileged communities; and
WHEREAS, Each summer, Mr. Wall sponsors a back-to-school
backpack donation program to encourage enthusiasm for a new year of
learning; he also organizes annual holiday toy drives, and he
partners with the group Parents Against Predators to host a
Christmas party for children in need; for three years, he and PAP
have also worked together to produce a middle school anti-bullying
tour; in addition, he and his wife, Crystal, collected supplies and
other donations for people affected in the wake of Hurricane
Harvey; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wall began making his mark in the music business
in 1999 as a mixtape star; in 2005, his album People's Champ debuted
at No. 1 on Billboard magazine's Top 200 chart, and it raced to
platinum status; he has collaborated with many prominent
performers, from Snoop Dogg and Devin the Dude to fellow H-Town
icons such as Z-Ro, Chamillionaire, and Slim Thug; moreover, he has
served the state's music industry as a governor and trustee of the
Texas Chapter of the Recording Academy; and
WHEREAS, In 1998, Mr. Wall and his business partner, jeweler
Johnny Dang, were at the forefront of the grillz fashion accessory
craze, and Mr. Wall gave the trend an extra boost by collaborating
with Nelly and others on the Grammy-nominated hit "Grillz"; today,
his upscale jewelry store is patronized by many celebrities; and
WHEREAS, Paul Wall has earned the respect and admiration of
innumerable people through his professional accomplishments and
good works, and he exemplifies the dynamism of the Bayou City; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize May 15, 2019, as the People's Champ
Day and commend Paul Wall for his many achievements; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Wall as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.