86R34358 SME-D
 
  By: Springer H.R. No. 1798
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Wes Hightower has distinguished himself through his
  vocal and songwriting ability over the course of a career in the
  music business that has spanned more than a quarter century; and
         WHEREAS, Born in Weatherford, Wes Hightower graduated in 1983
  from Weatherford High School, where he is a member of the WHS
  Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 1981-1982 State Tennis Team,
  and he attended the University of North Texas and The University of
  Texas at Arlington; in 1990, he moved to Nashville to explore
  opportunities, and after five years supporting himself with a day
  job tinting windows, he began getting enough demo work to devote
  himself to music; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Hightower's gift for harmony brought him myriad
  studio gigs, and he has sung on albums by a host of stars, among them
  George Strait, Brad Paisley, Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood,
  Darius Rucker, Toby Keith, and Jason Aldean; his credits include
  background vocals on nearly 150 No. 1 country singles, and he has
  received numerous All-Star Awards from MusicRow magazine; in 1999,
  he lent his voice to the world-renowned Ace in the Hole Band, which
  has traveled the world playing backup for the "King of Country
  Music," George Strait; and
         WHEREAS, In recent years, Mr. Hightower has focused more on
  songwriting; his compositions have been recorded by such artists as
  South 65, Jake Owen, and Montgomery Gentry; and
         WHEREAS, Wes Hightower's musical talent and dedication to his
  craft have earned him the admiration and appreciation of many, and
  he may indeed take pride in his accomplishments; now, therefore, be
  it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby honor Wes Hightower for his success in the music
  business and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and,
  be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Hightower as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.