Bill Text: TX SR633 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Michael Salgado for his contributions to the music industry.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-04-18 - Reported enrolled [SR633 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-SR633-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
recognize Michael Salgado for his outstanding success as a | ||
musician and his many contributions to the music industry; and | ||
WHEREAS, Known for his remarkable ability to play the | ||
accordion both left and right handed, Michael "El Zurdo De Oro" | ||
Salgado is a beloved entertainer who has won the hearts of the | ||
public with his unique talent and his spirited performances; and | ||
WHEREAS, Mr. Salgado released his first album in 1989, and | ||
he rose to prominence in 1995 with the release of "Cruz De | ||
Madera," which won best song of the year; he went on to release a | ||
string of hits and to earn numerous accolades including multiple | ||
Tejano Music Awards, a Billboard Latin Music Award, and a Grammy | ||
nomination; and | ||
WHEREAS, In recent years, Michael has ventured into the | ||
country music genre and created his own independent record label, | ||
releasing several albums to critical acclaim; he shared his journey | ||
of pursuing a new music genre in the film This is My Country, Twin | ||
Fiddles and Accordion, and he performed "Honky Tonks and Cantinas" | ||
at the film's world premiere in San Antonio; and | ||
WHEREAS, Michael Salgado celebrated 20 years in the | ||
industry with the 2015 release of 20 Aniversario, and he will | ||
soon release Otras Historias, a compilation of different sounds | ||
that will also incorporate mariachi, a time-honored favorite; he | ||
is a celebrated performer whose extraordinary talent delights | ||
fans of all ages, and he is indeed deserving of recognition for | ||
his many career accomplishments; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th | ||
Legislature, hereby commend Michael Salgado for his outstanding | ||
success as a musician and extend to him best wishes for the | ||
future; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. | ||
Lucio | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on April 18, 2017. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |