TITLE: Recognizing the Texas Heritage Songwriters' Association for fostering and preserving Texas culture.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the Texas Heritage Songwriters' Association for fostering and preserving Texas culture.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Texas is a special place that is widely known for the independence, friendliness, artistic creativity, strength, pride, and adventurous spirit of its citizens; and WHEREAS, Texas songwriters, the poets of their time and the symbolic troubadours of our state, reflect in rhythm and rhyme the essence of Texan culture; and WHEREAS, The mission of the Texas Heritage Songwriters' Association is to honor and celebrate Texas songwriters who have played an important role in defining and interpreting Texas' distinctive culture; and WHEREAS, The Texas Heritage Songwriters' Association has, in the interest of cultural preservation, adopted the motto "Music in its purest State" and created and fostered the Texas Heritage Songwriters Hall of Fame; and WHEREAS, The Texas Heritage Songwriters' Association has instituted Homecoming Weekend, held each year in conjunction with Texas Independence Day, as a way to celebrate Texas' rich music culture and unique heritage; and WHEREAS, Texas Heritage Songwriters' Association plays a major role in preserving the future of Texas songwriting through its partnerships with Texas universities in their support of young songwriters; it further protects our musical heritage by encouraging our universities to collect and archive the works of Texas songwriters; and WHEREAS, The Texas Heritage Songwriters' Association gives back to the community by donating a portion of its proceeds to organizations that support Texas musicians and songwriters; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas hereby recognize the Texas Heritage Songwriters' Association for the important role it plays in fostering and preserving Texas culture; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Texas Heritage Songwriters' Association as an expression of high regard from the Texas Legislature. President of the Senate Speaker of the House I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 53 was adopted by the Senate on May 9, 2011. Secretary of the Senate I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 53 was adopted by the House on May 19, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House Approved: Date Governor