By Jones of Dallas H.R. No. 456 76R9738 JBR-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, In recognition of National Women's History Month, 1-2 the Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., is 1-3 recognizing notable African American Women Artists, and Irma P. 1-4 Hall is truly one such individual; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A retired teacher, this spirited woman auditioned 1-6 for a small part in the 1973 film Book of Numbers after being 1-7 prompted by a producer who heard her reading poetry; since then she 1-8 has risen to fame through her roles in plays and motion pictures, 1-9 and she has appeared in more than 25 films; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Ms. Hall has shared her wisdom as a performing 1-11 artist, poet, and painter, and she has performed in numerous 1-12 venues; she has appeared in local theaters in such plays as Purlie 1-13 and House of Flowers, and in regional theaters throughout the 1-14 United States, including the San Diego Repertory Theatre in Flyin 1-15 West and with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Time for Burning; 1-16 and 1-17 WHEREAS, Ms. Hall has also been cast in popular television 1-18 shows such as "Touched By An Angel," "Wishbone," and "Lesson Before 1-19 Dying," and during her remarkable career in film, she has earned 1-20 awards for her performances in A Family Thing, for which she won 1-21 the Chicago Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress, and 1-22 Soul Food, for which she earned the Image Award Living Legends 1-23 Award; and 1-24 WHEREAS, This impressive woman has performed in other 2-1 acclaimed films, including Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, 2-2 Beloved, Patch Adams, and Slippin' Down Life; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Irma P. Hall has entertained countless citizens of 2-4 the Lone Star State, and it is most fitting that she be applauded 2-5 for her myriad contributions during National Women's History Month; 2-6 now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-8 Legislature hereby honor Irma P. Hall for her significant 2-9 contributions in the performing arts and extend to her sincere best 2-10 wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-12 prepared for Ms. Hall as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-13 House of Representatives.