1-1                        SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-2           WHEREAS, The contributions which the arts make to any
 1-3     civilization are incalculable, and the study of the arts is one of
 1-4     the privileges of a learned society; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, For the first time, the State of Texas is formally
 1-6     honoring its artists, arts educators, corporations, and patrons who
 1-7     support the arts at the Texas Medal of Arts Awards on March 20,
 1-8     2001; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, By honoring its homegrown talent, Texas hopes to
1-10     raise awareness and funding for arts education and other arts
1-11     programs throughout the state; and
1-12           WHEREAS, The individuals and groups honored are:  pianist Van
1-13     Cliburn for lifetime achievement; Tommy Lee Jones for film; Willie
1-14     Nelson for music; Debbie Allen for dance; Neil Hess for theater;
1-15     Horton Foote for literary arts; Flaco Jimenez and Santiago Jimenez,
1-16     Jr., for folk arts; Wayne Bell for architecture; Gilberto Zepeda,
1-17     Jr., for arts education; Jack Blanton for individual arts patron;
1-18     SBC Communications, Incorporated, for corporate arts patron; the
1-19     Meadows Foundation for foundation arts patron; and a posthumous
1-20     award for John T. Biggers for visual arts; and
1-21           WHEREAS, Their genius has garnered for them the admiration
1-22     and esteem of their colleagues; and
1-23           WHEREAS, Works of art can immortalize the spirit of the age
1-24     and the cultural heritage by which they were inspired, and
1-25     exceptional artistry can preserve a culture for generations; Texans
                                                               S.C.R. No. 41
    2-1     are proud to have their rich and distinct way of life reflected in
    2-2     the work of these exceptional artists; now, therefore, be it
    2-3           RESOLVED, That the 77th Legislature of the State of Texas
    2-4     hereby commend and applaud all the individuals and groups who have
    2-5     received the Texas Medal of Arts Award as well as corporations and
    2-6     patrons who support the arts for the Texas Medal of Arts Awards;
    2-7     and, be it further
    2-8           RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared as a
    2-9     memento of this memorable occasion.
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                President of the Senate              Speaker of the House
                  I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 41 was adopted by the Senate
            on March 20, 2001.
                                                _______________________________
                                                    Secretary of the Senate
                  I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 41 was adopted by the House
            on May 28, 2001.
                                                _______________________________
                                                   Chief Clerk of the House
            Approved:
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                         Date
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                       Governor