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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Lee Ricks of Pleasanton has distinguished himself as |
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a talented and successful artist for more than four decades; and |
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WHEREAS, With a keen eye for the beauty of nature and an |
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appreciation for a bygone era, Lee Ricks creates watercolor |
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paintings of the Old West, Southwestern landscapes, coastal scenes, |
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and colonial buildings of Mexico and Europe; he holds a bachelor's |
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degree in art from The University of Texas at Austin, and he worked |
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as an illustrator and art editor for the Texas Ranger magazine; and |
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WHEREAS, An independent businessman for 35 years, Mr. Ricks |
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began devoting himself full-time to his art in 1993; he is a former |
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president and the current treasurer of the Texas Watercolor |
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Society, and he performs demonstrations and conducts workshops |
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throughout South Texas; he was a featured poster artist for the |
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United Way of San Antonio campaigns of 2008 and 2009, and his work |
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has been recognized with awards from the Western Federation of |
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Watercolor Societies, the San Antonio Watercolor Group, and the San |
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Antonio Art League; and |
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WHEREAS, Wholly dedicated to his art, Lee Ricks has earned |
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the admiration and appreciation of citizens across the Lone Star |
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State and beyond, and he may indeed take pride in his impressive |
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body of work; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Lee Ricks for his professional |
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achievements and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued |
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success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Ricks as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Aliseda |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 813 was adopted by the House on March |
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31, 2011, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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