TITLE: Honoring Tejano country musician Casey Cantu for his accomplishments.

SUMMARY: Honoring Tejano country musician Casey Cantu for his accomplishments.

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WHEREAS, Tejano country star Casey Cantu of Hargill has distinguished himself as one of the Lone Star State's musical innovators; and WHEREAS, Raised in South Texas, Casey Cantu began joining his family in migrant work when he was a child; he loved to hear his father singing in the fields, and he grew up listening to both the Tejano and conjunto music his parents preferred and the country-western played on radio stations where they traveled; during the school year, he sold orange trees in his free time to make enough money to buy a Silvertone guitar; he taught himself to play and then began writing original songs and winning local talent shows; and WHEREAS, In 1973, Mr. Cantu formed the Tumbleweed Band with high school friends, and as the lead singer and bassist, he also composed songs and arrangements; the group's fusion of country and Tejano influences won over fans and caught media attention, and they released material on local labels and Mr. Cantu's own Crazy Hat Records; gaining popularity across the Southwest and in Mexico, the band began touring widely; they signed with Corpus Christi label Hacienda Records in 1980 and recorded three albums, which yielded numerous hits, among them "(Hasta Pa'ca) Dame Tu Amor," a Spanish interpretation of a Don Williams song; and WHEREAS, The Tumbleweeds influenced a number of other bands, and although the members went their separate ways in 1998, their music has continued to inspire their fans; in 2014, Mr. Cantu was inducted into the Tejano Roots Hall of Fame in recognition of his contributions; and WHEREAS, Casey Cantu has left a lasting imprint on Tejano music, and through his talent and creativity, he has brought joy to innumerable people in Texas and beyond; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby honor Tejano country musician Casey Cantu for his accomplishments 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. Cantu as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Guerra Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1733 was adopted by the House on May 24, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House