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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The legacy of a legendary figure in Texas music was |
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honored as the City of Cockrell Hill celebrated the grand opening of |
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Stevie Ray Vaughan Park on April 22, 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in Dallas in 1954, Mr. Vaughan grew up in the |
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Oak Cliff-Cockrell Hill area and took up the guitar at a young age; |
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he soon joined his first band and made his public debut at the Hill |
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Theater in Cockrell Hill in 1965; so began a phenomenal musical |
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career that would ultimately make Mr. Vaughan an international star |
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and one of the most revered rock and blues guitarists of all time; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, In 2015, the City of Cockrell Hill acquired the land |
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that had been the site of the Hill Theater, and community leaders |
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began planning a public space to honor the late musician and to |
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provide a location for local artists to showcase their talents; the |
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park is graced by SRV murals and includes a stage, an expansive lawn |
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area, and a walkway set beneath large shade trees; and |
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WHEREAS, This beautiful public gathering area is certain to |
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be a significant resource to the Cockrell Hill community as well as |
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a meaningful monument to a local hero, and it is a pleasure to join |
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in recognizing the vision, leadership, and hard work that have |
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helped make this park a reality; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature |
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hereby commemorate the grand opening of Stevie Ray Vaughan Park in |
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Cockrell Hill and honor all those who have contributed to this |
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endeavor for their efforts; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the City of Cockrell Hill as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas Senate. |