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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Austin native Benjamin McKenzie is quickly |
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establishing himself as one of our country's most promising actors |
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with his impressive accomplishments on the big and silver screens; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, An alumnus of Austin High School and the University |
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of Virginia, where he graduated with a degree in economics and |
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foreign relations, Mr. McKenzie earned national recognition for his |
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portrayal of Ryan Atwood in the iconic series The O.C.; he also |
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starred in the critically acclaimed independent film Junebug and |
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will be seen in the upcoming thriller 88 Minutes alongside Al |
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Pacino; and |
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WHEREAS, Before taking Hollywood by storm, Mr. McKenzie honed |
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his craft in the theatre; he had roles in a number of productions at |
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the Williamstown Theatre Festival, including Street Scene and The |
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Blue Bird, parts in the University of Virginia's Measure for |
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Measure and Zoo Story, and work in the off-Broadway play Life is a |
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Dream in New York City; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. McKenzie has achieved considerable success in |
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his 28 years, and the Lone Star State is proud to claim this |
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talented native son as one of its own; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Benjamin McKenzie on his |
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achievements in the entertainment industry and extend to him best |
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wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. McKenzie as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |