HLS 16RS-2810 ORIGINAL

2016 Regular Session

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 96

BY REPRESENTATIVE TERRY LANDRY

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Terrance Simien for his musical accomplishments

1 A RESOLUTION

2 To commend Terrance Simien for his musical accomplishments.

3 WHEREAS, Terrance Simien is known as one of the most soulful vocalists and

4 fieriest accordionists of ; and

5 WHEREAS, Terrance Simien was born on September 3, 1965; he grew up in the

6 rural community of Mallet in St. Landry Parish near Opelousas; and

7 WHEREAS, he first heard zydeco at local dances as a young boy, and he began to

8 develop an interest in the music in the 1980s; and

9 WHEREAS, at the age of fourteen, Mr. Simien's parents bought him his first

10 ; he would record zydeco shows on the radio and practice until he learned the

11 material; and

12 WHEREAS, in 1985, Mr. Simien signed with a national booking agency; for more

13 than thirty years, he has contributed to zydeco music, and he has produced Grammy Award

14 winning recordings; and

15 WHEREAS, he is a highly acclaimed musician whose unique and extraordinary

16 talents have earned him honor and recognition in his community, in the state of ,

17 in the , and throughout the world; and

18 WHEREAS, Terrance Simien merits a special measure of commendation for the

19 tremendous pride and honor that he brings to his family, friends, and community, the state

20 of Louisiana, and all who know him.

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1 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the

2 Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Terrance Simien for his outstanding

3 accomplishments and achievements in zydeco music; does hereby recognize for posterity

4 the extraordinary career he has had thus far; and does hereby extend to him every good wish

5 for continued success, prosperity, and happiness in the future.

6 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted

7 to Terrance Simien.

DIGEST

The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]

HR 96 Original 2016 Regular Session Terry Landry

Commends Terrance Simien for his musical accomplishments.

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