Bill Text: TX SR357 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Andy Veliz for his achievements as an educator and musician.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-03-12 - Reported enrolled [SR357 Detail]
Download: Texas-2019-SR357-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
| recognize Andy Veliz for his outstanding achievements as an | ||
| educator and a musician; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Andy Veliz is a native of the Rio Grande Valley | ||
| and a longtime resident of Weslaco; a 1961 graduate of Lyford | ||
| High School, he earned a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M | ||
| University--Kingsville and a master's degree from The University | ||
| of Texas at Austin, and he has enjoyed a long and distinguished | ||
| career as a teacher and administrator; and | ||
| WHEREAS, He began performing at the age of five and was | ||
| soon appearing at venues across the area, notably the Moulton | ||
| "Ty" Cobb live television show on KRGV; in 1980, he recorded | ||
| "Lonely Nights Without You," a breakout hit that received airplay | ||
| on radio stations across the state and led to a tour of Texas with | ||
| his band, during which he met such famed Texas musicians as | ||
| Willie Nelson, Freddy Fender, and Johnny Canales; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Through the years, Mr. Veliz continued to pursue | ||
| his musical career while serving as an educator, and he became | ||
| known as the Singing Principal; he has released four albums and | ||
| been active in a range of professional and civic organizations, | ||
| including the American Society of Composers, Authors and | ||
| Publishers, the Association of Texas Professional Educators, and | ||
| the Weslaco zoning board; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Andy Veliz has had a positive impact on the lives of | ||
| countless young people, and he has inspired many to explore their | ||
| talents and to follow their dreams; it is truly fitting that he | ||
| receive special recognition for his many accomplishments; now, | ||
| therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th | ||
| Legislature, hereby commend Andy Veliz on his achievements as a | ||
| musician and educator and extend to him best wishes for continued | ||
| success in all his endeavors; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
| him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. | ||
| Lucio | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on March 12, 2019. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
