By Wilson H.R. No. 1265 74R13971 KMP-D 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.