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79R17256 MAM-D

By:  Paxton                                                       H.R. No. 1801



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Visual Arts Guild of Frisco is celebrating the 
grand opening of its new headquarters on May 27, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, Located in historic downtown Frisco, the 
4,000-square-foot site was generously donated by Richard McKennon 
and his wife, Kayla, to provide ample workshops, classrooms, and 
gallery spaces for local visual artists; and
	WHEREAS, Founded in 2001, the Visual Arts Guild of Frisco is a 
nonprofit organization that represents those working in various 
media, including mosaics, collage, stained glass, graphic design, 
pastels and watercolors, acrylic and oil painting, assemblage, wood 
carving, sculpture, lampworking, and photography; and
	WHEREAS, The vibrancy of the visual arts in the Lone Star 
State depends on the commitment and dedication of community leaders 
such as those who have contributed to the expansion of the Visual 
Arts Guild of Frisco; it is a privilege to honor their hard work on 
this special occasion; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate the Visual Arts Guild of Frisco on 
the grand opening of its new home and extend to all those associated 
with this organization sincere best wishes for continued success 
and achievement; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the guild as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.