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H.C.R. No. 12
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Popular country music recording artist and native
Texan Neal McCoy was named the recipient of the Humanitarian Award
at the 40th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards on May 17, 2005;
and
WHEREAS, The first "fan-voted" award in the academy's
history, the Academy of Country Music/Home Depot Humanitarian Award
salutes an artist in the country music industry who is committed to
serving others and has a generosity of spirit and a dedication to
helping build the dreams of those in need; Mr. McCoy's fan club has
reported that he hopes to have a park built in the Spring Hill area
of Longview, the city where he and his family reside today; and
WHEREAS, More than a decade ago, Mr. McCoy and his wife,
Melinda, founded the East Texas Angel Network, which provides
financial support for families of children living with terminal or
life-threatening illnesses; the organization has raised more than
$3 million to date and has thus far helped ease some of the
financial burden confronting more than 250 area families; Mr. McCoy
has also participated in eight USO tours in various regions of the
world where U.S. soldiers are serving, which encompassed two recent
tours in the Persian Gulf region and a visit to schoolchildren in
Iraq; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding Texan was born and raised in
Jacksonville, where he first developed his love of music as a boy
watching entertainers perform on television and when the rodeo came
to town; he released his first record in 1990, and since his
breakout hit, "No Doubt About It," four years later, he has sold
more than five million copies of his albums, which include three
platinum and one gold, and has twice been voted TNN/Music City News
"Entertainer of the Year"; and
WHEREAS, Despite the demands of a hugely successful career in
the music industry, Neal McCoy has taken the time to give back to
his fellow Texans and his fellow Americans across the globe, and
this prestigious award justly acknowledges his compassion and
commitment to making the world a better place; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas,
1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Neal McCoy on being named
the 2005 Humanitarian of the Year at the 40th Annual Academy of
Country Music Awards and designate October 1, 2005, as Neal McCoy
Day in Texas in honor of his selfless service in behalf of those in
need; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. McCoy as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives and Senate.
Merritt
Hopson
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 12 was adopted by the House on July
5, 2005, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 12 was adopted by the Senate on July
8, 2005, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor