1-1     By:  Duncan                                           S.C.R. No. 16
 1-2           (In the Senate - Filed January 26, 1999; January 27, 1999,
 1-3     read first time and referred to Committee on State Affairs;
 1-4     March 1, 1999, reported adversely, with favorable Committee
 1-5     Substitute by the following vote:  Yeas 5, Nays 0; March 1, 1999,
 1-6     sent to printer.)
 1-7     COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR S.C.R. No. 16                   By:  Lucio
 1-8                        SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-9           WHEREAS, One of the Lone Star State's greatest assets is a
1-10     rich musical tradition, and so it is with great pleasure that we
1-11     designate Lubbock and West Texas as the "Music Crossroads of
1-12     Texas"; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Texans enjoy a diverse musical heritage, and the
1-14     citizens of Lubbock and of West Texas have made significant
1-15     contributions to this cultural melange, playing an important role
1-16     in supporting local musicians and fostering the growth of the music
1-17     industry; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Music keeps the human spirit vital and also helps
1-19     record the history and culture of a group; Texas has been blessed
1-20     with many talented artists, including those from Lubbock and West
1-21     Texas, who help the state's citizens get in touch with their roots
1-22     and share the passions of Texans with the rest of the nation; and
1-23           WHEREAS, The roster of West Texas musicians is impressive and
1-24     includes such accomplished artists as Jimmy Dale Gilmore, Don
1-25     Williams, Butch Hancock, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, Tanya Tucker,
1-26     Joe Ely, Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks, Billy Walker, The
1-27     Maines Brothers Band, Sonny Curtis, Darren Norwood, Ronna Reeves,
1-28     Andy Wilkinson, Johnny Ray Watson, Mac Davis, Bob Wills, Guy Clark,
1-29     Waylon Jennings, Jimmy Dean, the Crickets, Larry Gatlin and the
1-30     Gatlin Brothers, Terry Allen, Pat Green, and many others; and
1-31           WHEREAS, These notable artists have provided listeners with
1-32     countless hours of entertainment, contributing to the soundtracks
1-33     of our lives, and it is fitting that we not only recognize the
1-34     wealth of musical talent that has sprung from this region of our
1-35     state, but that we finally formalize the reputation that has long
1-36     been associated with the cultural landscape of West Texas; now,
1-37     therefore, be it
1-38           RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas
1-39     hereby designate Lubbock and West Texas as the "Music Crossroads of
1-40     Texas," and that the residents and musicians of these communities
1-41     be congratulated on their remarkable history and extended sincere
1-42     best wishes for continued musical achievements.
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