TITLE: Commemorating the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Stevie Ray Vaughan Park in Cockrell Hill on April 22, 2023.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Stevie Ray Vaughan Park in Cockrell Hill on April 22, 2023.

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WHEREAS, The City of Cockrell Hill is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Stevie Ray Vaughan Park on April 22, 2023; and WHEREAS, The park is named for Texas guitar legend Stevie Ray Vaughan, who was born in Dallas in 1954 and grew up in the Oak Cliff-Cockrell Hill area; he began playing in bands when he was a student in junior high school, and he moved to Austin at age 17 to pursue his musical career; his rise to international stardom commenced in the early 1980s, and he went on to become one of the most influential rock and blues guitarists of all time; and WHEREAS, In 2015, the City of Cockrell Hill acquired the land of the old Hill Theater, where Mr. Vaughan had made his public debut in 1965; community leaders set about creating a public space to pay tribute to the musician and to provide a location for local artists to showcase their talents; the park features a stage, lawn seating, and a walkway set beneath large shade trees; paintings of Mr. Vaughan by local muralist Steve Hunter pay homage to the beloved six-string virtuoso; and WHEREAS, Stevie Ray Vaughan Park will serve as a popular entertainment and recreation destination for area residents for many years to come, and it is indeed a pleasure to celebrate the opening of this outstanding community resource; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Stevie Ray Vaughan Park in Cockrell Hill and commend all those who helped bring this project to fruition; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the City of Cockrell Hill as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Gonz lez of Dallas Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1017 was adopted by the House on April 20, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House