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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 203
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Craig Campobella for his many accomplishments as a |
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sculptor and for fostering an appreciation for the Lone Star |
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State's rich cultural heritage through his brilliant works of |
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art; and |
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WHEREAS, Specializing in figurative and representational |
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bronze sculptures, Mr. Campobella is well known as the creator of |
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"The Texian," a 14-foot-tall bronze sculpture depicting a common |
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man fighting in the Texas Revolution; it is the focal point of the |
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Lone Star Monument and Historical Flag Park, a popular Montgomery |
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County site; and |
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WHEREAS, A number of businesses and institutions have |
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commissioned Mr. Campobella's works; his "Texas Lady Liberty" is |
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displayed at the Spirit of Texas Bank headquarters, and his bust |
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of Dr. Red Duke is featured at the Red Duke Trauma Institute at |
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Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center; Mr. Campobella has also |
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sculpted likenesses of such noted performers as Marty Stuart, |
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Delbert McClinton, and Guy Clark for the Sounds of Texas Music |
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commemorative series; in 2015, Mr. Campobella received the True |
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Texian Award from the Sons of the Republic of Texas, and awards |
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for his artwork include earning Best of Show three times from the |
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Lone Star Art Guild; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Campobella has given generously of his time |
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and talent to benefit the performing arts in Montgomery County; |
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he launched a recognition program for volunteers who produce and |
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perform in local theaters, and the Montie Awards have raised the |
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cultural profile of the Conroe Downtown Arts District; in |
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addition, he has served in leadership roles with such |
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organizations as the Conroe Art League, the Downtown Design |
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Committee, and the Conroe Commission on Arts and Culture; and |
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WHEREAS, Through his talent and his commitment to |
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portraying Texas heritage, Craig Campobella has earned the |
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admiration and appreciation of countless citizens, and he may |
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indeed reflect with pride on his many contributions to this |
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state; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
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Legislature, hereby honor Craig Campobella for his exceptional |
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achievements and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued |
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success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 29, 2021. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |