SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 431

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Elephant Room, which has been named one of the top ten jazz clubs in the country by Wynton Marsalis in USA Today; and

WHEREAS, Artistic director of jazz at Lincoln Center in New York, Wynton Marsalis is one of the foremost trumpeters and composers in the world of jazz music; and

WHEREAS, Jazz is an indigenous American art form, rooted in African folk music traditions and infused with a uniquely American sensibility; and

WHEREAS, Situated on Congress Avenue just blocks away from the State Capitol, the Elephant Room offers high energy to patrons who enter its welcoming basement space; with locally brewed beer from the Live Oak Brewing Company and a wide array of talent gracing its stage, this celebrated venue stands out, even in the Live Music Capital of the World; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to all associated with the Elephant Room on its selection as one of the top ten jazz clubs in the country by Wynton Marsalis; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the club as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Watson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 7, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate