H.R. No. 16
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The members of The Texas Trio have contributed
significantly to the country music scene and to the rich cultural
landscape of the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, With more than six decades of combined experience in
the music industry, Kyle Park, Jason Roberts, and John Michael
Whitby formed the traditional country and Western swing group, The
Texas Trio, as a side project to their individual careers; and
WHEREAS, Born in Austin and raised in Leander, Kyle Park
began playing the acoustic guitar, writing his own songs, and
singing for live audiences at the age of 15; he has since released
six solo albums and recorded seven No. 1 singles on the Texas
Regional Radio Report; in addition to finding success as a
producer, he has toured with his own band for 15 years, routinely
performing at more than 100 shows per year at venues across the
country and in Europe; and
WHEREAS, A native of Lampasas, Jason Roberts is a
singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who launched his
career with the western swing supergroup Asleep at the Wheel; he
joined the band shortly after graduating from high school and
played with the group for 16 years; a two-time Grammy award winner,
he has released two original full-length albums and has toured
frequently with his own band; over the years, he has shared the
stage with many legendary artists, and he is currently the leader of
Bob Wills' Texas Playboys; and
WHEREAS, Keyboardist John Michael Whitby was born in Austin
and grew up in Waco and New Braunfels; he began learning classical
piano when he was just three years old, and he went on to join Asleep
at the Wheel at the age of 21; he has also played with the Randy
Rogers Band, and for the past 14 years, he has been the keyboardist
with George Strait and the world-renowned Ace in the Hole Band; in
addition, he has served as Mr. Park's business manager for more
than 15 years; and
WHEREAS, Through their musical talents and dedication to
their craft, the members of The Texas Trio have earned the
admiration and appreciation of countless fans across Texas and
beyond, and they may indeed take pride in their many
accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby honor the members of The
Texas Trio for their contributions to Texas music and culture and
extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for The Texas Trio as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Burns
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 16 was adopted by the House on
November 17, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House