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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 633
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Michael Salgado for his outstanding success as a |
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musician and his many contributions to the music industry; and |
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WHEREAS, Known for his remarkable ability to play the |
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accordion both left and right handed, Michael "El Zurdo De Oro" |
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Salgado is a beloved entertainer who has won the hearts of the |
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public with his unique talent and his spirited performances; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Salgado released his first album in 1989, and |
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he rose to prominence in 1995 with the release of "Cruz De |
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Madera," which won best song of the year; he went on to release a |
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string of hits and to earn numerous accolades including multiple |
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Tejano Music Awards, a Billboard Latin Music Award, and a Grammy |
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nomination; and |
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WHEREAS, In recent years, Michael has ventured into the |
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country music genre and created his own independent record label, |
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releasing several albums to critical acclaim; he shared his journey |
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of pursuing a new music genre in the film This is My Country, Twin |
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Fiddles and Accordion, and he performed "Honky Tonks and Cantinas" |
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at the film's world premiere in San Antonio; and |
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WHEREAS, Michael Salgado celebrated 20 years in the |
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industry with the 2015 release of 20 Aniversario, and he will |
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soon release Otras Historias, a compilation of different sounds |
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that will also incorporate mariachi, a time-honored favorite; he |
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is a celebrated performer whose extraordinary talent delights |
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fans of all ages, and he is indeed deserving of recognition for |
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his many career accomplishments; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Michael Salgado for his outstanding |
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success as a musician and extend to him best wishes for the |
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future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Lucio |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on April 18, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |