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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, For more than three decades, Gary Hobbs has been one |
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of the leading artists in the Tejano music scene, and his impressive |
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body of work is truly deserving of special recognition; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of his outstanding 33-year career, |
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Mr. Hobbs has toured extensively and recorded for major record |
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labels RCA International, CBS International, Capitol/EMI Latin, |
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and Sony Discos; his hits include "Las Miradas," "Amame y Besame," |
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"Te Vas A Acordar," and "Por Favor Corazon," and several of his |
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songs have charted on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs list and in such |
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magazines as Radio y Musica and Antenna; and |
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WHEREAS, One of the most versatile singers in the industry, |
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Mr. Hobbs has appeared on many nationally syndicated television |
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shows, including Despierta America, El Super Blablazo, Edicion |
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Especial, The Johnny Canales Show, Sabado Gigante, Ocurrio Asi, |
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Primer Impacto, La Luna Lunatica, and Radio Y Musica; he is one of |
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only four Tejano artists to have been sponsored by Coca-Cola, and he |
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has also received sponsorships from Paul Mitchell, Bud Light, |
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Church's Chicken, and Sears; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to his professional success, Mr. Hobbs |
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has given back to his community through his philanthropic work; |
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since 2000, he has performed throughout the state each year for |
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H-E-B's annual Feast of Sharing holiday dinners, which serve almost |
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140,000 people; and |
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WHEREAS, Gary Hobbs' distinctive sound and his skill as a |
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performer have earned him the adoration of his fans and the respect |
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and admiration of his fellow musicians, and he may indeed reflect |
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with pride on his long record of achievement; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Gary Hobbs for his contributions to |
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Tejano music and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued |
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success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Hobbs as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |