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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 345
 1-3                                  In Memory
 1-4                                     of
 1-5                                  Doug Sahm
 1-6           WHEREAS, The family, friends, and many fans of Doug Sahm
 1-7     were greatly saddened by the passing of this esteemed Texas musician
 1-8     on November 18, 1999, at the age of 58; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Exploring numerous musical genres with a sound
1-10     uniquely his own, Mr. Sahm earned recognition as a talented player
1-11     of the steel guitar, mandolin, and fiddle, and his artistic genius
1-12     and noteworthy contributions made him a Texas icon; and
1-13           WHEREAS, At the age of five, Mr. Sahm made his debut
1-14     singing "Teardrops in My Heart" on a San Antonio radio station, and
1-15     six years later he was a featured performer on the radio program
1-16     Louisiana Hayride, appearing alongside such country greats as
1-17     Hank Williams and Faron Young; Mr. Sahm declined an offer to appear
1-18     regularly at the Grand Ol' Opry so he could complete junior high
1-19     school, but he continued to play in local venues and released
1-20     numerous singles of his own; and
1-21           WHEREAS, Mr. Sahm formed the internationally renowned
1-22     Sir Douglas Quintet during the 1960s; the group released the hit
 2-1     track "She's About a Mover" and earned the admiration of both fans
 2-2     and fellow performers, sharing the stage with such acclaimed singers
 2-3     as Bob Dylan and Jerry Garcia; and
 2-4           WHEREAS, He continued to garner praise after forming the
 2-5     Texas Tornados, a group that produced six superb albums and won a
 2-6     Grammy Award; in 1999, he founded a record label, Tornado Records,
 2-7     and produced his own material as well as albums for other area
 2-8     musicians; and
 2-9           WHEREAS, A true Texas music legend who received
2-10     international respect and adoration for his many talents, Mr. Sahm
2-11     will undoubtedly live on in the music he made and in the hearts of
2-12     the many people he so deeply touched; now, therefore, be it
2-13           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-14     77th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Doug Sahm and
2-15     extend sincere condolences to his family, friends, and fans; and,
2-16     be it further
2-17           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
2-18     prepared for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from
2-19     the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do
2-20     so in memory of Doug Sahm.
2-21                                                            Van de Putte
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2-23                                         President of the Senate
2-24                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-25                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-26                                  on February 26, 2001, by a rising vote.
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2-28                                         Secretary of the Senate
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2-30                                           Member, Texas Senate