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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Sons of Hermann Hall in Dallas has played an |
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important role in the community for 100 years, and area residents |
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are celebrating this milestone in 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, Four local Sons of Hermann lodges pooled their |
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resources to build the hall, and it opened at 3414 Elm Street in |
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April 1911; today the site is jointly owned by Texas Sons of Hermann |
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Dallas Lodge No. 22 and Columbia Lodge No. 66 and managed by the |
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Sons of Hermann Hall Home Association; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to serving as a fraternal meeting house, |
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the historic building is a legendary live music venue and dance hall |
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known for its hardwood floors and warm acoustics; among the |
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numerous musicians who have played there are Townes Van Zandt, |
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Wilco, the Dixie Chicks, Joe Ely, Gillian Welch, the Old 97's, the |
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Gourds, and Asleep at the Wheel; and |
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WHEREAS, Still hosting weekly dance lessons and music shows, |
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the Sons of Hermann Hall continues to figure prominently in the |
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lives of many Texans, and its rich history as a gathering place for |
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fun and camaraderie is indeed worthy of special recognition; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Sons of |
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Hermann Hall and extend to all those associated with the landmark |
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sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the hall as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Branch |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1460 was adopted by the House on May |
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12, 2011, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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