By Davis of Dallas                                     H.R. No. 392
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Don "Diego" Bables of Dallas is being recognized as
 1-2     an Outstanding Texan at the Texas Legislative Black Caucus
 1-3     Conference on March 14-16, 2001; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Mr. Bables attended the prestigious Arts Magnet High
 1-5     School in Dallas, where his talent flourished and he received
 1-6     numerous awards, including first place in the Kool Jazz Festival;
 1-7     by the age of 15, he had become a noted musician on the local jazz
 1-8     scene; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Incorporating a unique, sultry sound in his
1-10     saxophone playing, Mr. Bables boasts a diverse style that crosses
1-11     many genres; he has accompanied a host of noteworthy musicians,
1-12     performing with such greats as Gerald Albright, Kenny G, Najee,
1-13     Kirk Whalum, and B. B. King; and
1-14           WHEREAS, This world-renowned entertainer recently released a
1-15     new album, This Must be Heaven, which is expected to enjoy the same
1-16     success as his earlier project, Razz, which spent 26 weeks on
1-17     Billboard's contemporary charts with hits such as "It Never Rains
1-18     In Southern California" and "Lonely Talking"; and
1-19           WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan is a gifted musician and a great
1-20     source of pride for the Lone Star State, and it is a privilege to
1-21     commend him at this time; now, therefore, be it
1-22           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-23     Legislature hereby honor Don "Diego" Bables for his exemplary
1-24     achievements and extend to him heartfelt congratulations on his
 2-1     receipt of an Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative
 2-2     Black Caucus; and, be it further
 2-3           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-4     prepared for Mr. Bables as an expression of high regard by the
 2-5     Texas House of Representatives.