SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 975

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Grant Manier for his outstanding achievements as an artist; and

WHEREAS, Grant is a young student who has been diagnosed with autism; he has taken what some deem to be a disability and made it a strength by applying his unique skills and talents to the creation of artwork; and

WHEREAS, Grant has created an artistic style that he calls Eco-Art; he takes small scraps of paper from such various sources as Christmas wrapping paper, candy wrappers, movie posters, magazines, and even puzzle pieces and uses them to produce original, finished pieces of art; and

WHEREAS, He has developed a sizable following for his art; he produces one-man shows and uses the proceeds from his work to help pay for the educational resources that help him thrive; and

WHEREAS, Grant has inspired countless people with his strength of spirit and his dedication to his craft, and he is truly deserving of recognition as he embarks on his career in art; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend Grant Manier on his exemplary determination, his positive outlook, and his creative endeavors and extend to him best wishes for continued success in the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Patrick

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 15, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate