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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to |
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recognize noted artist Hanh Tran of Houston on the occasion of the |
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launch of her current installation, the BIG TEXAS collection; and |
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WHEREAS, Hanh Tran's BIG TEXAS is a 50-piece collection of |
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her oil-on-canvas artworks; the colossal BIG TEXAS collection is |
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being presented in Austin on February 7 and will be installed at |
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Max's Underground at Max's Wine Dive, a private cellar and event |
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space, where it will remain for public viewing until June 8; and |
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WHEREAS, After the collection's exhibit in Austin, Hanh will |
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continue to exhibit the artwork on her first-ever statewide tour; |
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the collection embraces the uniqueness of the Lone Star State by |
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focusing on Texas nature, scenery, people, wildlife, and iconic |
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imagery; and |
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WHEREAS, Hanh Tran is a self-taught artist and a community |
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volunteer; she encourages others to face daily challenges by |
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incorporating art into their lives; each month, Hanh donates her |
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time by providing art therapy sessions and art lessons to the |
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children of the Texas-based charity the Sunshine Kids, and to the |
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patients of the North Cypress Medical Center's Cancer Division; and |
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WHEREAS, Hanh has recently established the Hanh Gallery Hero |
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program and annual award, which she has created to honor those who |
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lend their expertise to others and give back to the community |
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through their volunteerism; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Hanh Tran on her exceptional artistic |
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talent and on her BIG TEXAS collection and extend gratitude for her |
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generosity and volunteerism; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for her as an expression of high regard from the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |