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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 931
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Waterloo Records in Austin on the occasion of its 25th |
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anniversary; and |
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WHEREAS, Waterloo Records was founded by Louis Karp on |
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April 1, 1982, in a small building at 221 South Lamar Boulevard |
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with a modest bank loan and an inventory supplemented by 6,000 |
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records from his own collection; about the same time, John Kunz |
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resigned from his job with a large chain store and began looking |
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for a place to open a similar business; and |
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WHEREAS, Louis and John soon became partners; they soon |
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earned renown and customer loyalty for their generous policy of |
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letting customers listen to music before buying and allowing them |
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to return merchandise for any reason and for attracting acts from |
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around the world to Austin for in-store performances; and |
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WHEREAS, Waterloo Records became a popular Austin hangout |
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that catered to the devout music fan and attracted a crowd as |
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eclectic as its selection; it was the first store in Austin to |
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carry compact discs and had expanded into the video rental |
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business in 1985; John bought out his partner and became the sole |
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owner in 1987, and he moved the store to its current location at |
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Sixth Street and Lamar Boulevard in 1989; and |
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WHEREAS, Waterloo Records is an institution that was built |
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on trust with a knowledgeable staff and an emphasis on customer |
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service; it is both an Austin landmark and a reflection of the |
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city's unique spirit and development; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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80th Legislature, hereby congratulate Waterloo Records on the |
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memorable occasion of its 25th anniversary and extend to all best |
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wishes for success in the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a |
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memento of this special occasion. |
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Watson |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on April 30, 2007. |
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________________________________ |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |