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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 2015 |
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Texas Medal of Arts Award winners at its signature event in Austin |
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on February 24 and 25, 2015; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1995, the Texas Cultural Trust |
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heightens awareness of the many ways in which the arts enhance |
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education and improve quality of life in our communities; the |
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organization provides leadership in promoting and supporting the |
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arts to ensure that the Lone Star State maintains its reputation for |
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excellence in the cultural sphere and continues to benefit from |
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related economic development; and |
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WHEREAS, Fulfilling its mission to inspire, integrate, and |
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illuminate the arts, the Texas Cultural Trust sponsors its biennial |
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Texas Medal of Arts Awards to pay tribute to Texans who have made |
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significant contributions in the state and around the world through |
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their creative talent or philanthropic efforts; and |
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WHEREAS, Those selected for the 2015 awards are T Bone |
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Burnett, music; Jamie Foxx, film; Kilgore College Rangerettes, |
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dance; Rick Lowe, visual arts; Lawrence Wright, literary arts; |
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Robert Schenkkan, theatre; Charles Renfro, architecture; Dan |
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Rather, television; Chandra Wilson, television; the Gatlin |
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Brothers, lifetime achievement; Dr Pepper Snapple Group, corporate |
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arts patron; Margaret McDermott, individual arts patron; Emilio |
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Nicolas, multi-media; Booker T. Washington High School for the |
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Performing and Visual Arts, arts education; and Ruth Altshuler, |
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standing ovation; and |
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WHEREAS, The rich cultural heritage of our state is a source |
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of pride to all Texans, and through their outstanding endeavors, |
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the 2015 Medal of Arts Award honorees have immeasurably enhanced |
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the lives of people in the Lone Star State and beyond; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the recipients of the 2015 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; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for each award winner as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |