H.R. No. 16
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The members of The Texas Trio have contributed
  significantly to the country music scene and to the rich cultural
  landscape of the Lone Star State; and
         WHEREAS, With more than six decades of combined experience in
  the music industry, Kyle Park, Jason Roberts, and John Michael
  Whitby formed the traditional country and Western swing group, The
  Texas Trio, as a side project to their individual careers; and
         WHEREAS, Born in Austin and raised in Leander, Kyle Park
  began playing the acoustic guitar, writing his own songs, and
  singing for live audiences at the age of 15; he has since released
  six solo albums and recorded seven No. 1 singles on the Texas
  Regional Radio Report; in addition to finding success as a
  producer, he has toured with his own band for 15 years, routinely
  performing at more than 100 shows per year at venues across the
  country and in Europe; and
         WHEREAS, A native of Lampasas, Jason Roberts is a
  singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who launched his
  career with the western swing supergroup Asleep at the Wheel; he
  joined the band shortly after graduating from high school and
  played with the group for 16 years; a two-time Grammy award winner,
  he has released two original full-length albums and has toured
  frequently with his own band; over the years, he has shared the
  stage with many legendary artists, and he is currently the leader of
  Bob Wills' Texas Playboys; and
         WHEREAS, Keyboardist John Michael Whitby was born in Austin
  and grew up in Waco and New Braunfels; he began learning classical
  piano when he was just three years old, and he went on to join Asleep
  at the Wheel at the age of 21; he has also played with the Randy
  Rogers Band, and for the past 14 years, he has been the keyboardist
  with George Strait and the world-renowned Ace in the Hole Band; in
  addition, he has served as Mr. Park's business manager for more
  than 15 years; and
         WHEREAS, Through their musical talents and dedication to
  their craft, the members of The Texas Trio have earned the
  admiration and appreciation of countless fans across Texas and
  beyond, and they may indeed take pride in their many
  accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby honor the members of The
  Texas Trio for their contributions to Texas music and culture and
  extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for The Texas Trio as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Burns
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 16 was adopted by the House on
  November 17, 2023, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House