SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 676
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Texas musicians across the state and recognize April
  26, 2009, as Texas Music Awards Day in Texas; and
 
         WHEREAS, The annual Texas Music Awards is the outgrowth of
  a website that began in 2000 to help Texas artists sell their
  music online; the online retail site grew rapidly and soon
  included hundreds of members; and
 
         WHEREAS, The first music awards were presented in 2003; in
  2005 the Academy of Texas Music, Incorporated, was formed to
  oversee the awards program and to offer membership to all Texas
  artists; the academy is a nonprofit organization whose mission is
  artist recognition, education, scholarship, and the assistance
  of artists in need; and
 
         WHEREAS, The academy promotes worldwide recognition and
  perpetuation of Texas music and the musicians of the Lone Star
  State; it provides and enhances music education through various
  venues and scholarships and promotes professional equity; and
 
         WHEREAS, The Texas Music Awards provide formal recognition
  of the talents of musicians and other artistic professionals in
  the Texas music industry; this year's event is being held at the
  Palestine Civic Center and Michael Martin Murphey will perform;
  members of the academy, the retail website, and the music
  industry are commended for their efforts to further the interests
  of Texas music; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
  Legislature, hereby recognize April 26, 2009, as Texas Music
  Awards Day in Texas and extend to all affiliated with the awards
  show best wishes for a successful event; and, be it further
 
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared to
  commemorate Texas Music Awards Day in Texas.
 
  Nichols
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on April 21, 2009.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate