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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Gina Chavez has distinguished herself as a member of |
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Austin's world-famous music scene, adding her distinctive voice and |
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eclectic songwriting style to the city's lively mix; and |
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WHEREAS, A native Austinite, Ms. Chavez gained a strong |
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foundation in music at an early age through programs in the Austin |
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Independent School District and by participating in school choirs; |
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she went on to rescue her father's 1954 Martin guitar from a closet |
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and begin composing original songs; while earning her bachelor's |
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degree in journalism at The University of Texas at Austin, she |
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entered the campus-wide talent show, the Texas Revue, and was one of |
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the 14 acts selected to play before an audience of 3,000; and |
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WHEREAS, Ms. Chavez performed with the band Before the Throne |
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and further honed her skills on coffeehouse stages; in 2006, she won |
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second place in the annual singer-songwriter contest at Fado Irish |
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Pub, and after she completed her debut album, Hanging Spoons, the |
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popular venue Momo's hosted her release party; since then, she has |
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been featured regularly at the club, where a growing audience |
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enjoys her blend of folk, blues, Latin, jazz, and other influences; |
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moreover, she has gained listeners through appearances on local |
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television and radio stations; and |
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WHEREAS, Always ready for a challenge, Ms. Chavez has made |
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fine showings in several musical competitions; she was a Southwest |
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semifinalist in the Disc Makers' Independent Music World Series in |
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2007, a monthly Famecast winner in the pop category, and the October |
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2008 austinmusiccity.com poll winner; in addition, she has |
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represented her hometown in behalf of the Austin Convention and |
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Visitors Bureau, and her song "Embrujo" was included on The Sound is |
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Brown, a compilation CD the bureau produced with the Austin Latino |
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Music Association; and |
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WHEREAS, Austin's reputation as the Live Music Capital of the |
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World depends on the individuality and talent of its myriad |
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musicians, and Gina Chavez continues to make her own unique |
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contributions; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize Gina Chavez for her achievements in |
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music and extend to her best wishes for continued success; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Ms. Chavez as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Naishtat |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 69 was adopted by the House on January |
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27, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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______________________________ |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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