1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1056 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great 1-4 pleasure in recognizing The Big Time band of Austin, Texas, 1-5 for its innumerable contributions to the world of music; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Since 1989, the high-energy, versatile performing 1-7 group has traversed Texas and the Southwest, delighting fans and 1-8 enticing audiences to participate in their rousing renditions of 1-9 jazz, soul, disco, funk, and rock and roll hits; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Aside from performing for parties, weddings, 1-11 festivals, and inaugural balls, these accomplished entertainers 1-12 have also given generously of their time to help raise money for 1-13 such worthy causes as the American Red Cross, the American Cancer 1-14 Society, and the American Heart Association; and 1-15 WHEREAS, This all-star cast of artists includes Mike Cross 1-16 and Julieann Banks on vocals, Bill Browder on guitar and 1-17 vocals, Eddie Cantu on drums, Mike Rieman on bass and vocals, 1-18 Riley Osbourn on keyboard, John Mills on saxophone and flute, 1-19 Keith Winking on trumpet, and Layton DePenning on vocals; and 1-20 WHEREAS, In lending credence to Austin's distinction of 2-1 being "Live Music Capital of the World," The Big Time is indeed 2-2 owed a debt of gratitude, and the State of Texas is fortunate 2-3 to have among its citizens such rare and gifted musicians; now, 2-4 therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-6 77th Legislature, hereby commend and applaud The Big Time for 2-7 its outstanding contributions to the Texas music industry and 2-8 for providing devoted fans with superb entertainment; and, be it 2-9 further 2-10 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for The 2-11 Big Time as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-12 Barrientos 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 President of the Senate 2-15 I hereby certify that the above 2-16 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-17 on May 15, 2001. 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 Secretary of the Senate 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Member, Texas Senate