By Black                                             H.C.R. No. 190
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                              HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
    1-1        WHEREAS, A work of art can immortalize for all time the
    1-2  spirit of the age and the cultural heritage by which it was
    1-3  inspired; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, Recognizing outstanding artists by bestowing on them
    1-5  titles of honor is a longstanding practice and serves as an
    1-6  encouragement to other talented artists; and
    1-7        WHEREAS, In recent years, the State of Texas has chosen to
    1-8  appropriately honor those Texans who have exhibited exceptional
    1-9  ability in portraying the beauty of this state, some facet of its
   1-10  history, or the proud spirit of its people by designating them
   1-11  Texas State Artists; and
   1-12        WHEREAS,  For the period of November 1, 1993, through October
   1-13  31, 1994, Roy Lee Ward has been selected Texas State Artist in the
   1-14  category of two-dimensional media, and James Eddleman has been
   1-15  named the recipient of this honor in the three-dimensional media
   1-16  category; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, A distinguished son of the Lone Star State, Mr. Ward
   1-18  has brought the historical and contemporary West to life through
   1-19  his outstanding studio paintings, murals, and bronzes, while
   1-20  Mr. Eddleman is a source of great pride to the citizens of Lubbock
   1-21  for his efforts to further the Texas mystique through his
   1-22  extraordinary sculptures; and
   1-23        WHEREAS, Chosen Texas State Artists for the period of
   1-24  November 1, 1994, through October 31, 1995, are Frederick Carter in
    2-1  the two-dimensional media artist category and Garland Weeks in the
    2-2  three-dimensional media category; and
    2-3        WHEREAS, A former resident of Galveston and longtime citizen
    2-4  of El Paso, Frederick Carter is an accomplished painter who is
    2-5  known for his unique style, use of color, and extensive subject
    2-6  matter, which ranges from scenes depicting turn-of-the-century
    2-7  facades along sun-drenched streets of Mexico to period
    2-8  architecture, inspired by his boyhood days among the historic homes
    2-9  of Galveston Island; and
   2-10        WHEREAS, Award-winning sculptor Garland A. Weeks is a
   2-11  sixth-generation Texan and a former professional rodeo champion
   2-12  whose representational sculptures reflect a keen sense of history
   2-13  and great admiration for the characters of the West, both
   2-14  historical and contemporary, who struggled to find their niche in
   2-15  the western lifestyle; and
   2-16        WHEREAS, All of these individuals have been instrumental in
   2-17  crafting some of the finest artwork produced in the Lone Star State
   2-18  today, and it is appropriate that we honor them for their efforts
   2-19  to immortalize the grand state we are all proud to call home; now,
   2-20  therefore, be it
   2-21        RESOLVED, That the 74th Legislature of the State of Texas
   2-22  hereby congratulate Roy Lee Ward, James Eddleman, Frederick Carter,
   2-23  and Garland Weeks on their selection as Texas State Artists and
   2-24  commend them for their very significant artistic contributions to
   2-25  the citizens of this state.