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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Musicians, music fans, and activists are joining |
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forces to address a critical issue at the Roky Erickson Ice Cream |
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Social/Rock to Ban Shock Concert, which is taking place March 15, |
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2007, at Threadgill's World Headquarters in Austin; and |
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WHEREAS, Sponsored in part by the Coalition for the Abolition |
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of Electroshock in Texas, this event focuses attention on the use of |
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electroshock or electroconvulsive therapy as a form of psychiatric |
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treatment; and |
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WHEREAS, The concert features an impressive lineup of |
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performers from Texas and other states, including rock legend Roky |
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Erickson, who first made his name as a member of the influential |
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1960s band the 13th Floor Elevators; a fitting headliner for this |
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consciousness-raising event, Roky Erickson was subjected to |
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electroshock treatments while committed to a state hospital in the |
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late 1960s and early 1970s; and |
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WHEREAS, Also appearing will be J. T. Van Zandt, the son of |
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the late Townes Van Zandt, a famous Texas songwriter who, likewise, |
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underwent electroconvulsive therapy; well-known Austin artist Jim |
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Franklin is another electroshock survivor and has designed the |
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poster for the Rock to Ban Shock Concert; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas is a state that has produced many great |
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musicians, and it is also blessed with a population that takes a |
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keen interest in issues of social importance; the Roky Erickson Ice |
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Cream Social/Rock to Ban Shock Concert is an exciting mix of music |
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and public expression that promises to be an engaging, educational, |
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and inspiring gathering for all; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize the Roky Erickson Ice Cream |
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Social/Rock to Ban Shock Concert and extend best wishes to the |
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participants and performers for a successful and enjoyable event; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the organizers as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |