SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 470

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Texas Star Music Festival in Vidor; and

WHEREAS, Vidor has been home to many prominent musicians through the years, including George Jones, Tracy Byrd, Clay Walker, Lou Smith, Billy Jo Spears, Lessie Lyle, and Don Rollins, leading the city to adopt as its slogan "Where the Music Began"; and

WHEREAS, To recognize these trailblazers and to encourage other local musicians to develop and display their talents, the Texas Star Music Festival was created in 2010; this outstanding event attracted more than 3,500 people and featured such well-known performers as Asleep at the Wheel and Georgette Jones, daughter of George Jones and Tammy Wynette; and

WHEREAS, City leaders have initiated a Walk of Fame to pay tribute to Vidor's musical legacy, with granite stars bearing the names of honorees lining the sidewalk outside the new Vidor City Hall; and

WHEREAS, This year's Texas Star Music Festival will feature a local talent contest in addition to an exceptional lineup of musical acts and other attractions; it is truly fitting that Vidor be recognized for its commitment to celebrating its rich musical heritage; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend the organizers of the Texas Star Music Festival and extend to them best wishes for a memorable event; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the festival as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Williams

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 9, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate