We, the undersigned, as professional musicians,professionals in the Texas

music industry, and fans of Texas musicians, ask you to reinstate Casey Monahan as head of the Texas Music Office. Mr. Monahan knows the pulse of the industry, knows the musicians, was formerly a music critic for the Austin-American Statesman, and has championed the careers of many local musicians as well as the state of music and the music industry in Texas in General. His removal from the Texas Music Office, in our opinion, would be a mistake that would affect ourselves, the quality of music, and the music business in Texas.