H.R. No. 2551

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Acclaimed painter David Sanders has contributed
	immeasurably to the rich artistic heritage of his native Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Known for his singular mastery of pastels, Mr.
	Sanders brings to this medium the depth and rich coloring typical of
	oil paintings; his works capture the essence of the Texas character
	in their depictions of iconic figures such as cowboys, Native
	Americans, and Texas Rangers, and they reflect uncommon attention
	to accuracy in the details of both historic and present-day
	settings, among them the Alamo, Enchanted Rock, and the Guadalupe
	Mountains; and
	WHEREAS, His paintings have been displayed in the offices of
	four former Texas governors, and they are featured in many noted
	collections of Western art, including those of the King Ranch, the
	Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, and the Diamond M Museum, as
	well as in numerous private collections; in addition, his talent
	has graced the pages of Southwest Art magazine and the book Western
	Painting Today, and it has reached a wide audience through The
	Cattleman magazine, The University of Texas at Austin Longhorn
	football programs, and a wide range of other popular publications;
	and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Sanders is the illustrator of the book Rangers
	of Texas, and his images are much sought after by card and calendar
	companies; in recent years, most of his work has been commissioned;
	he has further distinguished himself as one of the founding members
	of the Texas Association of Professional Artists; and
	WHEREAS, The son of Jesse and Shirley Sanders, Mr. Sanders
	was born in 1933 and grew up in San Antonio; he served his country in
	the United States Army in Okinawa, and he briefly trained as an
	opera singer before completing his bachelor's degree in commercial
	art at Southwest Texas State University; in 1965, he married his
	college sweetheart, Sally, and they became the proud parents of
	four children, Sarah, David, Katy, and Courtney; and
	WHEREAS, An artist uniquely sensitive to the vibrant culture
	and majestic beauty of the Lone Star State, David Sanders has helped
	foster even greater appreciation for our treasured heritage, and it
	is indeed a pleasure to recognize his accomplishments at this time;
	now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
	Legislature hereby honor painter David Sanders for his
	contributions to the state and extend to him sincere best wishes for
	continued success and happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Mr. Sanders as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.
	Naishtat
	Straus M. Gonzalez of El Paso Oliveira
	Allen N. Gonzalez of El Paso Orr
	Alonzo Gooden Otto
	Alvarado Guerra Paddie
	Anchia Guillen Parker
	Anderson Gutierrez Patrick
	Ashby Harless Perez
	Aycock Harper-Brown Perry
	Bell Hernandez Luna Phillips
	Bohac Herrero Pickett
	Bonnen of Brazoria Hilderbran Pitts
	Bonnen of Galveston Howard Price
	Branch Huberty Raney
	Burkett Hughes Ratliff
	Burnam Hunter Raymond
	Button Isaac Reynolds
	Callegari Johnson Riddle
	Canales Kacal Ritter
	Capriglione Keffer Rodriguez of Bexar
	Carter King of Hemphill Rodriguez of Travis
	Clardy King of Parker Rose
	Coleman King of Taylor Sanford
	Collier King of Zavala Schaefer
	Cook Kleinschmidt Sheets
	Cortez Klick Sheffield of Bell
	Craddick Kolkhorst Sheffield of Coryell
	Creighton Krause Simmons
	Crownover Kuempel Simpson
	Dale Larson Smith
	Darby Laubenberg Smithee
	Davis of Dallas Lavender Springer
	J. Davis of Harris Leach Stephenson
	S. Davis of Harris Lewis Stickland
	Deshotel Longoria Strama
	Dukes Lozano Taylor
	Dutton Lucio III Thompson of Brazoria
	Eiland Marquez Thompson of Harris
	Elkins Martinez Toth
	Fallon Martinez Fischer Turner of Collin
	Farias McClendon Turner of Harris
	Farney Menendez Turner of Tarrant
	Farrar Miles Villalba
	Fletcher Miller of Comal Villarreal
	Flynn Miller of Fort Bend Vo
	Frank Moody Walle
	Frullo Morrison White
	Geren Munoz, Jr. Workman
	Giddings Murphy Wu
	Goldman Naishtat Zedler
	Gonzales Nevarez Zerwas
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 2551 was adopted by the House on May 24,
	2013, by a non-record vote.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House