TITLE: Honoring Wes Hightower for his achievements in the music business.

SUMMARY: Honoring Wes Hightower for his achievements in the music business.

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WHEREAS, Wes Hightower has distinguished himself through his vocal and songwriting ability over the course of a career in the music business that has spanned more than a quarter century; and WHEREAS, Born in Weatherford, Wes Hightower graduated in 1983 from Weatherford High School, where he is a member of the WHS Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 1981-1982 State Tennis Team, and he attended the University of North Texas and The University of Texas at Arlington; in 1990, he moved to Nashville to explore opportunities, and after five years supporting himself with a day job tinting windows, he began getting enough demo work to devote himself to music; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hightower's gift for harmony brought him myriad studio gigs, and he has sung on albums by a host of stars, among them George Strait, Brad Paisley, Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker, Toby Keith, and Jason Aldean; his credits include background vocals on nearly 150 No. 1 country singles, and he has received numerous All-Star Awards from MusicRow magazine; in 1999, he lent his voice to the world-renowned Ace in the Hole Band, which has traveled the world playing backup for the "King of Country Music," George Strait; and WHEREAS, In recent years, Mr. Hightower has focused more on songwriting; his compositions have been recorded by such artists as South 65, Jake Owen, and Montgomery Gentry; and WHEREAS, Wes Hightower's musical talent and dedication to his craft have earned him the admiration and appreciation of many, and he may indeed take pride in his accomplishments; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby honor Wes Hightower for his success in the music business 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. Hightower as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Springer Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1798 was adopted by the House on May 24, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House