TITLE: Congratulating Savion Wright of Jasper on his selection as a Top 24 finalist on American Idol.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Savion Wright of Jasper on his selection as a Top 24 finalist on American Idol.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Texas singer and songwriter Savion Wright is a Top 24 finalist on the 2015 season of American Idol;and WHEREAS, A student at Baylor University and a Jasper native, Mr. Wright is competing for the second consecutive year on the hit show; after making it to the top 48 last year, he went to work writing and touring, honing his talents as a musician and a performer before returning to impress the Idol judges once again; and WHEREAS, Mr. Wright's musical journey started at the age of 12 when his brother bought him a guitar for Christmas; he was a quick learner and impressed his family with a version of Otis Redding's "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay"; by the time he first tried out for Idol,he had started writing his own songs, and he auditioned with a memorable performance of an original, "Dark Side of Me"; and WHEREAS, Savion Wright has won the hearts of millions of television viewers across the nation, and he stands on the threshold of what will surely be a bright and rewarding future; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Savion Wright on his selection as a Top 24 finalist on American Idol and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Wright as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. White of Tyler Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 829 was adopted by the House on April 9, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House