SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 412
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Kent Finlay
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins citizens
  across the state in mourning the loss of Kent Finlay, who died
  March 2, 2015, at the age of 77; and
         WHEREAS, A legendary and beloved Texas songwriter and
  musical mentor, Kent Finlay helped spark the careers of famed
  musicians across multiple genres, and he is well known for
  bringing the essence of Texas honky-tonk to the world; and
         WHEREAS, In October of 1974, he opened the renowned
  Cheatham Street Warehouse, a rustic music venue in San Marcos,
  and for more than 40 years, countless Texas greats such as Stevie
  Ray Vaughan and Eric Johnson honed their talents on the Cheatham
  stage; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Finlay is perhaps best known for hosting
  George Strait's first stage performance with the Ace in the Hole
  Band in 1975 and for driving the then unknown country music icon
  to Nashville to record his first demo tapes; and
         WHEREAS, Kent Finlay's own musical narratives, including
  "They Call It the Hill Country," showcase his unique talent at
  song crafting, which he readily shared with the songwriters he
  consistently championed; he also cowrote a number of album tracks
  with several of the talented musicians he helped promote; and
         WHEREAS, Kent Finlay was a proud father and grandfather,
  and he was known for his warmhearted and generous nature; he will
  be fondly remembered by loved ones and fans across the state and
  nation; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
  Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
  family of Kent Finlay; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
  Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
  memory of Kent Finlay.
  Zaffirini
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 23, 2015, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate