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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 358
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Matt Wilson, a highly talented pianist and vocalist,
who is currently on tour with the smash hit musical Movin' Out;
and
WHEREAS, Matt was born in 1973, and is a 1996 graduate of
The University of Texas at Austin; like many other Texas
performers, he began his career by singing in the church where
his father was pastor; and
WHEREAS, He was employed by Walt Disney World, where he
performed to packed houses five nights a week for two years; by
the time he was performing for Walt Disney World, he had already
spent more than 10 years playing and singing professionally; and
WHEREAS, From 1998 to 2003, Matt toured from the
Pacific Northwest to the East Coast and opened for such bands as
the Little River Band and Hall and Oates; he and his band also
performed at the Olympic Games in Australia in 2000; and
WHEREAS, He formed Matt Wilson Entertainment in 2002, and
he has completed two compact disc recordings, Loose Gravel and
Tambourine Girl; Matt has experienced working with such notables
as producer Crystal Taliefero and Grammy award-winning producer
Spencer Starnes; and
WHEREAS, After several rounds of nationwide open-call
auditions, Matt landed the role as pianist and vocalist for the
two-time Tony Award winning Broadway musical Movin' Out, which
has been touring since January of 2004; while on tour with Movin'
Out, he will be working on his third compact disc; and
WHEREAS, Matt has firmly established his credentials as an
outstanding performing artist, and he deserves legislative
recognition for his exceptional talent and accomplishments; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Matt Wilson for his notable
achievements and extend to him best wishes for continued success;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Deuell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 7, 2005.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate