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