SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 87

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the second annual Soljazz Festival, which is being held June 7 through 16, 2013; and

WHEREAS, This exceptional event is led by Gemstone Management chief executive officer Meredith Capleton and Southwest Mobile Advertising chief executive officer Edrick Laney; and

WHEREAS, The festival will showcase a wide variety of performers, including Smokin' Joe McBride, Cherrelle, Natural Change, Reginald Robinson, Alcedrick Todd, and many others; and

WHEREAS,

WHEREAS, The festival has in its short history established itself as a premier event in the arts and cultural scene in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, and it is truly deserving of recognition; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend the sponsors and organizers of the 2013 Soljazz Festival on their outstanding efforts and extend to them best wishes for continued success; 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.

West

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 18, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate