H.R. No. 486
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Austin-based band Wood & Wire was nominated for a
Grammy Award for the 2019 Best Bluegrass Album for North of Despair;
and
WHEREAS, Formed in 2011, Wood & Wire includes
guitarist-vocalist Tony Kamel, mandolinist Billy Bright, banjo
player Trevor Smith, and Dominic Fisher on upright bass; and
WHEREAS, The group has recorded three full-length studio LPs,
as well as two EPs and a live album; after honing their latest songs
during three solid years on the road, the members elected to record
North of Despair in Dripping Springs; they cut the tracks mostly
live to tape, using only minimal editing, in order to retain the
energy of their concerts; and
WHEREAS, Wood & Wire has represented Texas admirably on the
bluegrass scene, and these talented musicians may take justifiable
pride in this well-deserved national recognition; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Wood & Wire on its nomination for a
Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album and extend to the members
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the band as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Zwiener
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 486 was adopted by the House on March
13, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House