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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