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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The city of Austin is widely known throughout the |
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Lone Star State as a center for the performing arts, and that |
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reputation is further enhanced by the contributions of individuals |
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such as local actor and entrepreneur Matthew Redden; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Houston, Mr. Redden earned a bachelor's |
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degree in musical theatre from Sam Houston State University and was |
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accepted into the prestigious Broadway Theatre Project; he moved to |
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New York City after graduation to pursue his career in theater, and |
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while there he earned the opportunity to perform in Germany; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Redden came to Austin in 2010 after being cast in |
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ZACH Theatre's The Drowsy Chaperone; he enjoyed the experience and |
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the city so much that he decided to make Austin his home, and since |
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then, he has played the lead role in ZACH's Xanadu and White |
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Christmas; in addition to maintaining his involvement in local |
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theater, he has built a loyal clientele as a hairstylist and worked |
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for Austin Fashion Week; in 2013, he also became a small business |
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owner with the opening of his salon, Solution for Hair and Makeup |
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Austin; and |
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WHEREAS, Matthew Redden has put a little extra spring in the |
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step of many Austinites who have had the pleasure of seeing him |
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work, and his countless fans are fortunate indeed to have the |
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benefit of his talent and drive; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Matthew Redden for his accomplishments as |
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an actor and small business owner and extend to him sincere best |
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wishes for continued 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. Redden as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |