H.R. No. 214



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Ms. Lynn Barnett has performed exemplary service for 
25 years working to advance the arts in various organizations in 
Abilene and for the State of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Barnett has been cast in the leading role at the 
Abilene Cultural Affairs Council since 1980; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Barnett has sung the praises of the cultural 
arts in Abilene, including Grace Museum, Young Audiences, the 
Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra, the Center for Contemporary Arts, 
the Paramount Theatre, Ballet Abilene, and the Abilene Writers 
Guild; and
	WHEREAS, During that time Ms. Barnett has directed the 
development of many major arts programs, including the National 
Center for Children's Illustrated Literature, the Artist League of 
Texas, and the Broadway in Abilene series; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Barnett has orchestrated local government 
support for the arts through the establishment of the Cultural 
Incentive Grants program; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Barnett has painted a bright future for the arts 
through her work with the Texas Commission on the Arts, the Texas 
Cultural Trust, and Texans for the Arts; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Barnett has exhibited great vision by promoting 
the arts as a catalyst for downtown revitalization; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Barnett has conducted a cultural arts program 
that has received national recognition, including a feature on ABC 
News and the Selina Roberts Ottum Award from Americans for the Arts; 
and
	WHEREAS, For 25 years Ms. Barnett has danced her way into the 
hearts of art lovers across the Friendly Frontier with her tireless 
efforts to make art accessible and available to everyone; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature congratulate Ms. Lynn Barnett for her 25 years of 
service of work developing the arts in Abilene and throughout 
Texas; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Barnett as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Hunter

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 214 was adopted by the House on July 
12, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House