H.R. No. 1265
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, In 1982, Texas artist Kermit Oliver became the first
    1-2  American ever selected to design silk scarves for the House of
    1-3  Hermes, one of the world's leading purveyors of haute couture, and
    1-4  since that time he has dazzled the art and fashion communities with
    1-5  his intricate and deeply moving images of Native Americans and the
    1-6  American West; and
    1-7        WHEREAS, A native of Refugio and a graduate of Texas Southern
    1-8  University, where he earned a degree in fine art and art education
    1-9  in 1967, Mr. Oliver has created truly remarkable designs that have
   1-10  been among the most popular ever carried at fine boutiques since
   1-11  Hermes introduced its first line of silk scarves nearly 60 years
   1-12  ago; his paintings, which are on display at the Hooks-Epstein
   1-13  Gallery in Houston, have won the attention of countless critics,
   1-14  collectors, and fans through their complex and often transcendent
   1-15  vision of the American experience; and
   1-16        WHEREAS, An artist of extraordinary talent, imagination, and
   1-17  dedication, Mr. Oliver has brought increased recognition to the
   1-18  Lone Star State through the beauty of his work, and his outstanding
   1-19  efforts are indeed worthy of special legislative recognition and
   1-20  praise at this time; now, therefore, be it
   1-21        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   1-22  Legislature hereby commend Kermit Oliver of Waco for his many
   1-23  exceptional artistic achievements and extend to him warmest best
   1-24  wishes for continued happiness and success in his future endeavors;
    2-1  and, be it further
    2-2        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
    2-3  prepared for Mr. Oliver as an expression of highest regard by the
    2-4  Texas House of Representatives.