By: Burnam H.R. No. 2678

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Texas has a rich tradition of great music, and music is the universal human language that has the power to bring together peoples of all backgrounds and political affiliations; and

WHEREAS, the Bad Precedents is a group of musicians linked by the common thread of service to the state of Texas; and

WHEREAS, the performance of live music by the Bad Precedents during the regular session of the 80th Texas Legislature has served to unite the members of the Legislature and bring joy to countless listeners, fans, and dancers, including Mr. Tom Craddick and his wife, Nadine; and

WHEREAS, the Bad Precedents consists of State Senator Bob Deuell, State Representative Jim Dunnam, Vernon Effenberger, Kelly Fine, Michael Garemko, Ross Peavey, Tommy Tynes, and Jeff Rotkoff; and

WHEREAS, The Bad Precedents played with many special guests, including State Representatives Roberto Alonzo, Lon Burnam, Joaquin Castro, Myra Crownover, Kirk England, Stephen Frost, Pete Gallego, Juan Garcia, Veronica Gonzales, Pat Haggerty, Abel Herrero, Bryan Hughes, Susan King, Tommy Merritt, Borris Miles, Elliot Naishtat, Joe Pickett, Richard Raymond, Larry Taylor and Marc Veasey, Senator Jane Nelson, and Hugh Brady, Karen Brooks, Paul Brown, Denise Davis, Lauren Dunnam, Mason Dunnam, Sandie Haverlah, Dave McNeely, Steve Sheffield, Kevin Vickers and Lara Wendler; and

WHEREAS, No band can function properly without quality roadies and support personnel, and the Bad Precedents are well served by Jenny Casey, Russell Devorsky, Jerry Phillips, Leighton Wilson and others; and

WHEREAS, The Bad Precedents and all of their special guests are deserving of special recognition for their fine work; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby honor the Bad Precedents and their special guests for their outstanding musical performances during the regular session of the 80th Texas Legislature; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby encourages The Bad Precedents to keep on rocking in the free world; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby recognize The Bad Precedents as the official band of the regular session of the 80th Texas Legislature; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for each member of The Bad Precedents and each of their special guests as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.