ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 94 By: Rabon, Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (Constance), Johnson (Mike), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick A Resolution recognizing Ray Wylie Hubbard as a talented native Oklahoman; and directing distribution. WHEREAS, Ray Wylie Hubbard was born on November 13, 1946, in Soper, Oklahoma, and grew up in southeastern Oklahoma. He went to high school with Michael Martin Murphey and became associated with such Austin-area celebrities as Jerry Jeff Walker, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Willie Nelson, and Waylon Jennings; and WHEREAS, Ray Wylie Hubbard’s first album was “Three Faces West” released in 1971. Since then he has released more than a dozen albums. His most recent is “Snake Farm” released in 2006. Ray Wylie Hubbard has appeared in five videos; and WHEREAS, Ray Wylie Hubbard organized and led or was backed by a number of bands including Three Faces West, Texas Fever, the Cowboy Twinkies, the Lost Gonzo Band, and the Bugs Henderson Trio; and WHEREAS, Ray Wylie Hubbard’s first and biggest hit was “Up Against the Wall, Redneck Mother” which gained fame and notoriety as sung by Jerry Jeff Walker in 1973. The first line of the song is: “He was born in Oklahoma”; and WHEREAS, Ray Wylie Hubbard has been known as or called the Texas troubadour, the cosmic cowboy, and rock 'n' roll's last samurai. His music has been called cow punk and the musical world has at times been puzzled as to his classification. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE 2ND SESSION OF THE 51ST OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE: THAT the Oklahoma State Senate recognizes Ray Wylie Hubbard as a talented native Oklahoman who has not strayed from his cultural roots in the great Southwest. THAT a copy of this resolution be distributed to Oklahoma native, singer and songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard. Adopted by the Senate the 22nd day of May, 2008. Presiding Officer of the Senate ENR. S. R. NO. 94 Page 2 .
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