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                                                                  H.R. No. 660



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The citizens of Texas are fortunate to welcome the 
Chinese National Treasures limited world tour art exhibition to 
Austin from January 27 to January 30, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, Organized by The Epoch Times, the largest 
independent Chinese-language newspaper in the world, and the 
Traditional Chinese Culture & Art Association, the exhibit features 
more than 50 works of original Chinese masterpieces from the 
19th-20th century; and
	WHEREAS, These remarkable paintings are on loan from the 
private collection of Tony Dai and his mother, Mei-Ling Dai, and 
over the past seven months, the pieces have been displayed 
throughout Australia and Taiwan, as well as in Tokyo, Japan, and 
Austin is one of only four American cities to be honored with the 
exhibition; and
	WHEREAS, The showcase includes works from China's renowned 
painter Qi Baishi and other internationally recognized cultural 
masters, and rare pieces painted by members of the royal families 
from the Qing Dynasty; drawing inspiration from heaven and earth, 
the artists' strokes reflect the profoundness of nature and express 
inner beauty; and
	WHEREAS, The exhibition of these notable Chinese paintings 
aids in strengthening the bonds of friendship and cultural 
understanding between the East and the West; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize the Chinese National Treasures 
limited world tour and pay tribute to all those involved with this 
important event.

                                                                      Hilderbran

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 660 was adopted by the House on March 
31, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House