HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-1           WHEREAS, The late Bobby Fuller of El Paso remains a
 1-2     significant figure in the history of Texas music, and his notable
 1-3     accomplishments have inspired countless young musicians and
 1-4     enriched the lives of numerous fans across the state and nation;
 1-5     and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Born on October 22, 1943, in Goose Creek, he moved
 1-7     with his family to El Paso at the age of 14 and soon began his
 1-8     pursuit of a career in rock-and-roll; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, He played drums with The Counts at shopping center
1-10     parking lots in the El Paso area and by 1962 had formed the Bobby
1-11     Fuller Four with Jim Reese, Dewayne Quirico, and his brother, Randy
1-12     Fuller; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Aided by his parents, Bobby Fuller overcame all
1-14     obstacles to forge ahead with his music, building a recording
1-15     studio, establishing his own record label, Exeter, and opening the
1-16     Teen Rendezvous Club, a popular El Paso hot spot; and
1-17           WHEREAS, The Bobby Fuller Four enjoyed its first taste of
1-18     success with the release of "Let Her Dance," but when "I Fought the
1-19     Law" burst onto the music scene, reaching number nine on the
1-20     Billboard charts on February 12, 1966, the group was catapulted
1-21     into the national limelight; pure rock-and-roll, the fierce
1-22     independence of "I Fought the Law" was a reflection of Bobby
1-23     Fuller's own determination and has allowed the song to endure as
1-24     one of the classics of its genre; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, After two successful tours and a film debut, Bobby
 2-2     Fuller seemed poised for stardom, but his life was tragically cut
 2-3     short on July 18, 1966; and
 2-4           WHEREAS, Despite the brief duration of his career, Bobby
 2-5     Fuller turned his dreams into a reality and has taken his place in
 2-6     the Lone Star State's pantheon of legendary musicians; now,
 2-7     therefore, be it
 2-8           RESOLVED, That the 77th Legislature of the State of Texas
 2-9     hereby pay tribute to the artistic legacy of Bobby Fuller in the
2-10     hope that his achievements will inspire Texans of all ages in their
2-11     musical endeavors.
                                                                      Chavez
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             President of the Senate              Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.C.R. No. 129 was unanimously adopted by a
         rising vote of the House on March 29, 2001.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House
               I certify that H.C.R. No. 129 was adopted by the Senate on
         April 9, 2001, by a viva-voce vote.
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                                                 Secretary of the Senate
         APPROVED:  __________________________
                              Date
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                            Governor