Bill > SR585

This resolution recognizes May 27, 2025, as Western Swing Day, celebrating a distinctive musical genre that originated in Texas during the early 1930s. Western swing, which is the official state music of Texas, was popularized by musicians Bob Wills and Milton Brown at Fort Worth's Crystal Springs Dance Hall during the Great Depression. The musical style blends rhythms from diverse traditions and is characterized by instruments like fiddles, rhythm guitars, upright bass, steel and electric guitars, pianos, drums, horns, electric mandolins, and tenor banjos. The resolution highlights how this joyful music genre has transcended age and background, bringing people together through dance and community celebration. By designating a specific day to honor western swing, the Texas Senate aims to appreciate and recognize this iconic musical tradition's unique and important role in the state's cultural heritage, acknowledging its enduring influence on Texas music and its ability to provide joy and unity during challenging times.

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