By McClendon                                           H.R. No. 770
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The House of Representatives is pleased to honor
 1-2     Vernon O. "Spot" Barnett of San Antonio for his receipt of an
 1-3     Outstanding Achievement Award in the entertainment area from the
 1-4     Texas Legislative Black Caucus; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Educated in San Antonio, Mr. Barnett received a
 1-6     music scholarship in 1955 to attend St. Phillip's College, where he
 1-7     studied under the tutelage of Dr. Roland Martin; he then set out
 1-8     with his saxophone to carve out 50 exceptional years in the
 1-9     entertainment industry; and
1-10           WHEREAS, His notable career includes opening for Ike and Tina
1-11     Turner and touring as a saxophonist with Bobby "Blue" Bland; now
1-12     this esteemed musician is active writing about music in the local
1-13     papers, working with young people, and visiting San Antonio schools
1-14     and churches to perform for local residents; and
1-15           WHEREAS, Mr. Barnett is a stellar musician, a fine citizen,
1-16     and a great source of pride for the Lone Star State, and it is
1-17     indeed fitting that we honor him at this time; now, therefore, be
1-18     it
1-19           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-20     Legislature hereby congratulate Vernon O. "Spot" Barnett on his
1-21     receipt of an Outstanding Achievement Award from the Texas
1-22     Legislative Black Caucus and extend to him sincere best wishes for
1-23     continued success and happiness; and, be it further
1-24           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-1     prepared for Mr. Barnett as an expression of high regard by the
 2-2     Texas House of Representatives.