By:  Duncan                                           S.C.R. No. 16
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                            SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-1           WHEREAS, One of the Lone Star State's greatest assets is a
 1-2     rich musical tradition, and so it is with great pleasure that we
 1-3     designate Lubbock and West Texas as the "Music Crossroads of
 1-4     Texas"; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Texans enjoy a diverse musical heritage, and the
 1-6     citizens of Lubbock and of West Texas have made significant
 1-7     contributions to this cultural melange, playing an important role
 1-8     in supporting local musicians and fostering the growth of the music
 1-9     industry; and
1-10           WHEREAS, Music keeps the human spirit vital and also helps
1-11     record the history and culture of a group; Texas has been blessed
1-12     with many talented artists, including those from Lubbock and West
1-13     Texas, who help the state's citizens get in touch with their roots
1-14     and share the passions of Texans with the rest of the nation; and
1-15           WHEREAS, The roster of West Texas musicians is impressive and
1-16     includes such accomplished artists as Jimmy Dale Gilmore, Don
1-17     Williams, Butch Hancock, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, Tanya Tucker,
1-18     Joe Ely, Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks, Billy Walker, The
1-19     Maines Brothers Band, Sonny Curtis, Darren Norwood, Ronna Reeves,
1-20     Andy Wilkinson, Johnny Ray Watson, Mac Davis, Bob Wills, Guy Clark,
1-21     Waylon Jennings, Jimmy Dean, the Crickets, Larry Gatlin and the
 2-1     Gatlin Brothers, and many others; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, These notable artists have provided listeners with
 2-3     countless hours of entertainment, contributing to the soundtracks
 2-4     of our lives, and it is fitting that we not only recognize the
 2-5     wealth of musical talent that has sprung from this region of our
 2-6     state, but that we finally formalize the reputation that has long
 2-7     been associated with the cultural landscape of West Texas; now,
 2-8     therefore, be it
 2-9           RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas
2-10     hereby designate Lubbock and West Texas as the "Music Crossroads of
2-11     Texas," and that the residents and musicians of these communities
2-12     be congratulated on their remarkable history and extended sincere
2-13     best wishes for continued musical achievements.