SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 575

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Chelsea Polk on her selection as the Corpus Christi 
winner of the Sister Cities International Young Artist 
Competition; and

	WHEREAS, Chelsea is a junior at Tuloso-Midway High School; 
her prize-winning painting portrays the religious wars ravaging 
the northern African nation of Sudan and their effect on those 
who are left behind when members of their families are killed; 
and
	WHEREAS, The theme of this year's worldwide contest, which
promotes peace and harmony, is "Connecting Global Villages"; 
Chelsea met survivors of the conflict last semester and drew 
the idea for her painting from their stories; and

	WHEREAS, Currently on display at the Art Center of 
Corpus Christi, her painting will soon travel to Washington, D.C.,
to be judged against international competition; and

	WHEREAS, By calling attention to the unfolding tragedy in
Sudan through the universal language of art, Chelsea has shown 
herself to be thoughtful and compassionate, as well as talented; 
now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
79th Legislature, hereby congratulate Chelsea Polk for her 
achievement in the Sister Cities International Young Artist 
Competition and wish her continued success in the succeeding 
stages of the competition; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                        Hinojosa




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 11, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate