SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 296

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize February 26, 2013, as Texas Grammy Music Day at the Capitol; and

WHEREAS, Texas' unique musical heritage has enriched the state, the nation, and the world; the birthplace of distinctive musical styles such as Texas Country and Tejano, Texas has a rich history of producing culturally significant artists and musicians from every musical genre; and

WHEREAS, The Recording Academy, the organization responsible for the Grammy Awards, established a Texas chapter to serve the Texas music community in 1998; artists and music professionals from Texas were nominated for 28 awards and won nine awards at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards; and

WHEREAS, The Texas Music Office was created by the Texas Legislature to promote and support the state's music industry; live music festivals in Texas generate hundreds of millions of dollars annually in economic activity for the state, and nearly 150,000 jobs in the state are estimated to be tied to the music industry; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the music industry and the important role it plays in the lives of Texans and proclaim February 26, 2013, Texas Grammy Music Day at the Capitol; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of the music industry in Texas and as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Deuell, Van de Putte

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 26, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate