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                                                                  H.R. No. 258



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, On March 1, 2003, Vernon Owen "Spot" Barnett, the 
legendary Texas saxophonist, is being inducted into the Counting My 
Blessings Hall of Fame; and
	WHEREAS, Born in San Marcos, Mr. Barnett graduated from 
Phillis Wheatley High School in the Alamo City; he attended St. 
Philip's College on a music scholarship while keeping up a busy 
schedule performing in clubs around the city and throughout South 
Texas; and
	WHEREAS, In the late 1950s and early 1960s, Mr. Barnett 
gained renown as the band leader at San Antonio's Ebony Club; he 
also began recording his own music, achieving hits with 
compositions such as "Ebony Shuffle," "Pony Race," and "20th 
Century"; during his career, he traveled and performed with many 
notable artists, including Ike and Tina Turner, Sam and Dave, and 
Bobby Bland; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Barnett returned to San Antonio in 1997 with 
plans to retire; instead, he wound up forming his own band and also 
joining the West Side Horns, who have served as featured background 
musicians for Doug Sahm, Augie Meyers, the Texas Tornadoes, Flaco 
Jimenez, and the Lucky "13" Group, led by Anthony "Lucky" Tomblin; 
and
	WHEREAS, Revered for his exceptional talent and his longtime 
contributions to the world of music, Mr. Barnett has received an 
Outstanding Achievement Award from the Texas Legislative Black 
Caucus and has been honored as one of 100 Living Legends by the San 
Antonio Express-News; and
	WHEREAS, Now retired, this esteemed gentleman is a devoted 
member of Childress Memorial Church of God in Christ; and
	WHEREAS, Spot Barnett's contributions to Texas music--as 
saxophonist, band leader, composer, and the inspiration he has 
provided to numerous younger players--have immeasurably enriched 
the culture of the Lone Star State, and it is indeed a pleasure to 
honor him at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Vernon Owen "Spot" Barnett on his 
induction into the Counting My Blessings Hall of Fame and extend to 
him its deep appreciation for the lasting legacy of his magnificent 
musicianship; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Barnett as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                       McClendon

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 258 was adopted by the House on 
February 20, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House