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 1-2                         SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1215
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
 1-4     recognize the Kerrville Folk Festival on the grand occasion of
 1-5     its 30th anniversary; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, The Kerrville Folk Festival begins on May 24, 2001,
 1-7     29 years after the first festival was held on June 1, 1972; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, For the last 29 years, the festival has presented
 1-9     several hundred thousand fans with the highest quality of family
1-10     entertainment; over 1,500 singer/songwriters and their bands
1-11     have produced the entertainment, and the festival has provided
1-12     a platform for emerging songwriters from all over the world to
1-13     polish their skills; and
1-14           WHEREAS, The festival and the Kerrville Music Foundation
1-15     have provided hundreds of classes for aspiring musicians, and the
1-16     festival became a springboard for over 50 little-known performers
1-17     to become national recording artists; and
1-18           WHEREAS, The festival now generates over $3.5 million in
1-19     tourist income annually for the Kerrville area and has brought
1-20     the town international recognition; the festival has fortunately
1-21     survived early trials, such as flooding, droughts, and heat, and
1-22     today the festival provides a safe and clean environment for the
 2-1     enjoyment of all the participants; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, Over the years, thousands of staff workers and
 2-3     volunteers have labored long and hard to produce the festival and
 2-4     to create a familial atmosphere along with a stage for talent; and
 2-5           WHEREAS, Creating an opportunity for discovering new talent,
 2-6     the post-concert campfires have provided additional entertainment,
 2-7     presenting the audience with many gifted amateurs as well as
 2-8     professional musicians; now, therefore, be it
 2-9           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-10     77th Legislature, hereby commend the musicians, leadership,
2-11     staff, and volunteers of the Kerrville Folk Festival on its
2-12     well-known success and extend appreciation to Rod Kennedy
2-13     and Vaughn Hafner for nurturing the festival to international
2-14     prominence; and, be it further
2-15           RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution be prepared for
2-16     Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Hafner, and the staff of the Kerrville Folk
2-17     Festival.
2-18                                                               Wentworth
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2-20                                          President of the Senate
2-21                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-22                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-23                                  on May 25, 2001.
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2-25                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-27                                           Member, Texas Senate