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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Texas Legislature is pleased to recognize April |
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7, 2009, as Texas Medal of Arts Awards Day at the State Capitol and |
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to commend this year's distinguished award recipients; and |
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WHEREAS, Presented by the Texas Cultural Trust, the Texas |
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Medal of Arts Awards pay tribute to Texans who have made important |
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contributions to a variety of artistic disciplines in the state, |
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either through personal achievement or through generous support; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Those selected for the 2009 biennial awards are: |
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Laura W. Bush, Standing Ovation; Robert Rauschenberg, Lifetime |
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Achievement; Lake/Flato Architects, Architecture; James Dick, Arts |
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Education; Anheuser-Busch Companies, Corporate Arts Patron; Robert |
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Rodriguez, Film; Edith O'Donnell, Individual Arts Patron; Austin |
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City Limits, Multimedia; Clint Black, Music; T. R. Fehrenbach, |
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Literary Arts; Betty Buckley, Theatre Arts; and Keith Carter, |
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Visual Arts; and |
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WHEREAS, The arts greatly enhance the quality of life in |
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Texas, and the creative individuals and committed patrons being |
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honored by the Texas Cultural Trust have contributed immeasurably |
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to the rich cultural tapestry of the Lone Star State; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby congratulate the recipients of the 2009 Texas Medal of Arts |
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Awards and express deep appreciation for their dedication to the |
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advancement of the arts in Texas; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for each |
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award winner as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of |
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Representatives and Senate. |