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 zydeco; 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 accordion; 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 Louisiana, 17 in the United States, 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. Page 1 of 2 HLS 16RS-2810 ORIGINAL HR NO. 96 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. Page 2 of 2.