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                                                                S.C.R. No. 17 




SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the artists and arts patrons who are being honored at the 
Texas Medal of Arts Awards on March 25, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, The awards honor Texans who have distinguished 
themselves in a variety of artistic disciplines or who have 
promoted the arts through their patronage; Governor and Mrs. Rick 
Perry, Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst, and Speaker of the House 
of Representatives and Mrs. Tom Craddick are the honorary co-chairs 
of the event, which is taking place at the historic Paramount 
Theatre in Austin and includes special performances and tributes to 
the honorees; and
	WHEREAS, The following outstanding artists are receiving 
medals for their contributions to the arts:  John Graves, lifetime 
achievement; Tommy Tune, dance; Charley Pride, music; Fess Parker, 
film; Sandra Cisneros, literary arts; Glenna Goodacre, visual arts; 
Enid Holm, theater; and Lydia Mendoza, folk arts; and
	WHEREAS, Receiving medals for their exemplary support of the 
arts are Dealey Herndon, architectural restoration; Marca Lee 
Bircher, arts education; Nancy B. Hamon, individual arts patron; 
ExxonMobil Corporation, corporate arts patron; and Houston 
Endowment, Incorporated, foundation arts patron; and
	WHEREAS, The arts are an important economic and cultural 
component of a free and democratic society, and the artists and arts 
patrons honored with the Texas Medal of Arts Awards have enriched 
the lives of all Texans by their many contributions; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby commend these outstanding individuals and institutions and 
extend congratulations to them on receiving a Texas Medal of Arts 
Award; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for them 
as an expression of esteem from the Texas Legislature.






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President of the Senate             Speaker of the House
	I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 17 was adopted by the Senate 
on March 25, 2003.




______________________________ 
   Secretary of the Senate             
	I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 17 was adopted by the House 
on March 25, 2003.




______________________________ 
   Chief Clerk of the House            



Approved:


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            Date



______________________________ 
          Governor