Senate Resolution No. 11

WHEREAS, few have been considered greater, or reached a higher pinnacle of success in the music world, than Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys who cam from Texas to air their first broadcast over Tulsa radio station KVOO on February 9, 1935, and thus, began the longest airing musical radio show in America; and

WHEREAS, Bob Wills, who was called "the daddy of country western swing" by the Nashville Country Music Academy, and known worldwide as the "King of western swing," created a unique blend of country, blues and jazz which had a profound and lasting impact on not only country music, but on virtually all popular music that followed; and

WHEREAS, during a span of over 50 years Bob Wills composed, recorded or sang hundreds of lasting songs, some of the most memorable being: "San Antonio Rose," "My Shoes Keep Walking Back to You," "Miss Molly," "Milkcow Blues," "She's Really Gone," and "What Makes Bob Holler;" and

WHEREAS, Bob Wills possessed a rare folk spark that made him a true hero of American western cowboy culture long before the time of urban cowboys; and

WHEREAS, Bob Wills' enduring popularity, incredible appeal and greatness was born in Texas, but grew to fame in Oklahoma.

Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the Senate of the 1st Session of the 40th Oklahoma Legislature:

THAT the Oklahoma State Senate recognizes, appreciates and praises the noteworthy career, accomplishments and historical contributions of Bob Wills to American music.

THAT to commemorate a musical legend of all time, the first Wednesday in February of each year is hereby declared "Bob Wills Day" in Oklahoma.

Adopted by the Senate the 26th day of February, 1985.
Filed with the Secretary of State February 27, 1985.

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