By Edwards                                             H.R. No. 926
         76R15743 BE-D                           
                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives takes great pride
 1-2     in welcoming the exceptional musical group Five Young Men to the
 1-3     State Capitol, for their inspirational message of faith and joy
 1-4     indeed merits special legislative recognition; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Composed of Carroll "CB" Braddy, Gregory Kirklin,
 1-6     Bradford McWorther, Roman Tarplin, and Bruce Mayhew, Five Young Men
 1-7     carries forward the musical traditions of such popular groups as
 1-8     The Isley Brothers, The Temptations, and Boyz II Men, and by
 1-9     blending its rich harmonies with electrifying choreography and a
1-10     dynamic stage presence, Five Young Men provides an unforgettable
1-11     musical experience for all who attend its performances; and
1-12           WHEREAS, The group hails from Atlanta, Georgia, and since its
1-13     founding has performed in venues ranging from the Apollo Theater in
1-14     New York to the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta and at
1-15     events as varied as the presidential inauguration and the Soul
1-16     Train Music Awards reception; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Under the guidance and direction of Maurice "The
1-18     General" Starr, Five Young Men is in capable hands, as Mr. Starr
1-19     has had much success with superstar bands in the past, including
1-20     New Edition and New Kids on the Block; and
1-21           WHEREAS, On its first album, "5 for 1," the band covers a
1-22     broad range of musical styles, including traditional spirituals and
1-23     hip-hop, but foremost in the music of Five Young Men is the
1-24     positive strength and sustenance they draw from their faith; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, Their lyrics offer an uplifting and joyful
 2-2     expression of personal direction that is echoing powerfully with
 2-3     fans across Texas and throughout the nation, and it is a pleasure
 2-4     to recognize them at this time; now, therefore, be it
 2-5           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-6     Legislature hereby welcome Five Young Men to the State Capitol and
 2-7     extend to the group best wishes for great success and happiness in
 2-8     the years ahead; and, be it further
 2-9           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-10     prepared for the band as an expression of high regard by the Texas
2-11     House of Representatives.