January 07, 2022 Joe Cripps Day i3rortamation
by the
,41apor of the (Citp of Menton, Texas
To all to Whom the5e presents Scull come,
Oreetingc
WHEREAS, Joe Cripps came to Denton in the early 1980s to attend the University of North
Texas;and
WHEREAS, Joe was a member of the acclaimed UNT Drum Line; and
WHEREAS, He went on to tour the world with the Grammy Award-winning band, Brave
Combo;and
WHEREAS, Joe played thousands of shows, with over 100 local acts, and recorded with
numerous bands;and
WHEREAS, Joe introduced national acts to Denton, such as Cedell Davis and international
stars,Groupo Fantasmo.
NOW,THEREFORE, I, Gerard Hudspeth,Mayor of the City of Denton, Texas,do hereby declare and
proclaim the 7th day of January 2023 as
"JOE CRIPPS DAY"
in the City of Denton and encourage all citizens to recognize and honor the
many artistic and musical contributions that Joe Cripps has given to the
community.
1N WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and
caused the official seal of the City of Denton,Texas to be affixed
this the 0 day of,&._2023.
GERA S ETH,MAYOR
ATTEST:
ROSA RIOS,CITY SECRETARY
BY: