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    • Mar 4, 1960
    Tennessee senator Estes Kefauver honors Elvis Presley's Army service in the Congressional Record, saying "this young American became just another G.I. Joe"
    Mar 8, 1961
    Elvis Presley is lauded by the Tennessee State Legislature in Nashville for "bringing fame to Memphis and Tennessee throughout the nation"
    Apr 27, 1961
    The city of Los Angeles issues a resolution offering "the first cheer" for the Los Angeles Angels, newly formed by Gene Autry
    Mar 3, 1963
    The Texas state legislature in Austin recognizes George Jones as an honorary admiral in the Texas Navy
    Feb 17, 1965
    "Tennessee Waltz" is declared Tennessee's official state song in a resolution signed by governor Frank Clement
    May 30, 1969
    The State of Texas honors Bob Wills and Tex Ritter with a special resolution, celebrating them as outstanding Texans. It's Wills' last public appearance before suffering a stroke
    Jun 26, 1969
    The California legislature passes a resolution honoring Miss California pageant winner Susan Anton. A dozen years later, she earns a country hit through a duet with Fred Knobloch on "Killin' Time"
    Jan 14, 1970
    The Oklahoma state legislature issues a proclamation honoring Bob Wills' contribution to the state
    Jun 25, 1974
    Colorado governor John Vanderhoof proclaims John Denver the state's poet laureate
    Jun 30, 1983
    Nashville mayor Richard Fulton presents Bill Monroe a citation, honoring him as an official goodwill ambassador for the city



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