80R15977 CBE-D

By: Davis of Dallas H.R. No. 1648

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Michael Moore of Much Moore Salons & Boutique has been named a winner of the 2007 Outstanding Texan Award in the category of arts/entertainment by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus; and

WHEREAS, Outstanding Texans are honored for the positive impact they make in their communities, and through his work, Mr. Moore strives to create an opportunity for his clients to realize the full potential of their inner and outer beauty; and

WHEREAS, Wholly committed to the art of creating personal beauty, Mr. Moore has been cutting and styling hair for nearly two decades; his extensive experience includes work in the entertainment industry as a stylist for a variety of television stations and programs and as a makeup artist to several stars, including Anita Baker, Roberta Flack, Gladys Knight, and Nancy Wilson; moreover, he owns and operates his salon and boutique, and he serves as a national trainer for Fashion Fair Cosmetics and as a platform artist for Avalon Industries; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Moore's endeavors have received numerous accolades and have been touted in Vogue, Esquire, Time, Black Elegance, and USA Today; a licensed cosmetology instructor, he is also known for his work producing and coordinating the community fashion show, "Elegance is Back," and for his contributions to For Sisters Only--Dallas; and

WHEREAS, Michael Moore is an artist of note, and the Outstanding Texan commendation is a fitting recognition of his exemplary achievements; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Michael Moore on his receipt of a 2007 Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Moore as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.