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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas Cultural Trust is recognizing the 2011 |
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Texas Medal of Arts Award winners on March 1, 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Medal of Arts Awards pay tribute to |
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residents of the Lone Star State 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 2011 biennial awards are: |
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Barbara Smith Conrad, Lifetime Achievement; Robert M. Edsel, |
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Literary Arts; Tom Staley, Art Education; James Drake, Visual Arts; |
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Alley Theatre, Theatre; H-E-B, Corporate Patron; Bob Schieffer, |
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Television; Ray Benson, Multi-Media; Ernest and Sarah Butler, |
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Individual Patrons; Marcia Gay Harden, Film Actress; Bill Paxton, |
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Film Actor; and ZZ Top, Music; 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 House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the recipients of the 2011 Texas |
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Medal of Arts Awards and express deep appreciation for their |
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dedication to the advancement of the arts in Texas; and, be it |
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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. |