H.R. No. 209

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Johnny Moa and the True King Band are celebrating their 45th anniversary with a special performance at Trees in Dallas on July 22, 2017; and

WHEREAS, The True King Band was formed on January 1, 1972, by Johnny Moa, who has continued to serve as its leader and manager ever since; in its early years, the group began building a fan base by touring throughout Texas as well as in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Illinois, and by the 1990s, the band had been featured at a host of legendary venues; along the way, it shared stages with a veritable who's who of the Tejano music scene, including Little Joe y La Familia, Latin Breed, Sunny Ozuna and the Sunliners, and Alfonso Ramos y Su Orquesta; and

WHEREAS, Over the decades, the True King Band has produced a discography encompassing four studio albums and a greatest hits collection, which was released in commemoration of the act's 35th anniversary in 2007; that same year, the ensemble was inducted into the Tejano Roots Hall of Fame in Alice; and

WHEREAS, For 45 years, Johnny Moa and the True King Band have entertained audiences across the Lone Star State and beyond, and this occasion presents a welcome opportunity to recognize the group's contributions to the rich musical heritage of Texas; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Johnny Moa and the True King Band on their 45th anniversary and extend to each member sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Alonzo

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 209 was adopted by the House on August 15, 2017, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House