LAMBERT, MIRANDA
78th Legislature
House Resolution 1592

Author: Merritt
Congratulating Miranda Lambert of Lindalefor placing third
in the Nashville Star television competition.

H.R. No. 1592

R E S O L U T I O N
        WHEREAS, Country music sensation Miranda Lambert of Lindale
had already gained broad support in the Lone Star State from touring on
the Texas music circuit, and when she appeared on the Nashville Star
television program and won third prize, her acclaim grew to national
proportions; and

            WHEREAS, An honest, true-to-Texas singer and songwriter, Ms.
Lambert released her first album, self-titled Miranda Lambert, in
September 2001, and her singles "Texas Pride" and "Somebody Else"
enjoyed lengthy stays on the Texas music chart, in the grand finale of
Nashville Star, Ms. Lambert sang an extraordinary duet of "Bye, Bye"
with Jo Dee Messina to claim third place; and

               WHEREAS, Ms. Lambert is undoubtedly embarking upon an
       exciting and emmensely successful musical career, and this bright
       young star may be certain that her greatest fans come from her
       home state of Texas; now, therefore, be it

            RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
     Legislature hereby congratulate Miranda Lambert on her outstanding
     third place finish on Nashville Star and extend to her best wishes for
     good fortune and happiness in the years to come; and, be it further

            RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared
     for Ms. Lambert as an expression of high regard by the Texas House
     of Representatives.
                                                                                                                                      Merritt