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 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
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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.
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2-19                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-20                                  ______________________________________
2-21                                           Member, Texas Senate