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                                                                  H.R. No. 147



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Lone Star State is home to many outstanding 
entertainers, and music sensation Johnny Dee and the Rocket 88's 
can justly be found on that list of notable Texans; and
	WHEREAS, Formed in Austin in 1974, this beloved rock-and-roll 
band combines the talents of native Texans Johnny Dee, "Turnpike" 
Mike Mikeska, "T-Bone" Keltone, "Lil-Dickie" Lee Dickens, Jimmy 
Nitro, and Will Diamond Ramsey; and
	WHEREAS, Johnny Dee and the Rocket 88's have generously 
volunteered their time and talents in behalf of numerous 
fund-raisers benefiting civic and charitable organizations, 
including the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the United Way, and 
the American Heart Association; a favorite at Lone Star political 
celebrations, the group has performed for Texas governors Bill 
Clements, Ann Richards, George W. Bush, and Rick Perry; band 
members have also earned wide acclaim for their award-winning audio 
and video public service announcements in support of the nationally 
known "Don't Mess With Texas" campaign; and
	WHEREAS, For nearly 30 years, Johnny Dee and the Rocket 88's 
have delighted countless crowds with their unique style of 
rollicking 1950s rock, and they have established themselves as 
worthy torchbearers of the rich Texas traditions that have shaped 
the state's musical heritage; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Johnny Dee and the 
Rocket 88's on their musical achievements and extend to them 
warmest best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the band as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                          Baxter

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 147 was adopted by the House on July 
28, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House