H.R. No. 7
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Eddie Durham Jazz Fest took place in San Marcos
on October 21, 2023; and
WHEREAS, A native of San Marcos, the late Eddie Durham was a
gifted jazz guitarist, trombonist, composer, and arranger who
attained great success in the 1930s and 1940s, during the swing era;
he is credited with being the first person to record an amplified
guitar and pioneered the use of the electric guitar in jazz music;
moreover, his skill in writing and arranging music contributed to
the careers of such iconic artists as Glen Miller, Bennie Moten,
Count Basie, and Jimmie Lunceford; and
WHEREAS, Hosted by the Calaboose African American History
Museum, the 2023 Eddie Durham Jazz Fest featured a free concert
hosted by Kory Cook, the managing director of jazz station
KRTU 91.7 in San Antonio; performers included the Texas State Jazz
Ensemble, the Central Texas Women of Jazz, Indigo Soul with Sonia
Love, Morris Nelms and the Calaboose Players, and the Joe Morales
Quartet; and
WHEREAS, Through his many contributions to the jazz genre,
Eddie Durham played an important role in the rich musical heritage
of the Lone Star State, and the Eddie Durham Jazz Fest is a fitting
tribute to his proud legacy; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commemorate the 2023 Eddie
Durham Jazz Fest and extend to all those associated with the event
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Calaboose African American History Museum 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. 7 was adopted by the House on November
17, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House