H.R. No. 1758
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Lin-Manuel Miranda made history spring to life as
  creator of the groundbreaking musical Hamilton, and he has used his
  growing fame to make a positive difference in the lives of countless
  individuals; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Luis A. Miranda Jr. and Luz
  Towns-Miranda, Lin-Manuel Miranda grew up in a New York City
  household full of music; his parents introduced him to the magic of
  Broadway through an extensive record collection, and they also
  instilled in him and his sister, Luz, a strong sense of civic
  responsibility, taking them along to school board meetings,
  campaigns, and activities at nonprofit organizations; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Miranda demonstrated exceptional talent at an
  early age, playing the piano and performing in school productions;
  while still in high school, he began writing musicals, and before
  graduating from Wesleyan University, he completed a draft of In the
  Heights; that chronicle of Hispanic life in upper Manhattan
  received four Tony Awards in 2008, affirming the wisdom of his
  father, who had encouraged him to pursue his dreams, rather than a
  safe career path; the following year, Mr. Miranda previewed
  material from Hamilton at a White House poetry and spoken word
  event, and the musical went on to a sold-out run at The Public
  Theater before becoming a Broadway smash, with Mr. Miranda playing
  the role of founding father Alexander Hamilton; in 2016, it won 11
  Tony Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and the Grammy Award for
  Best Musical Theater Album, among many other accolades; the
  production has drawn a host of notable audience members, from
  President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama to musicians
  Paul McCartney, Rubén Blades, and David Byrne; and
         WHEREAS, Ever more in demand, Mr. Miranda has gone on to
  other projects in publishing, television, film, theater, and music;
  he starred in Mary Poppins Returns and received a 2018 Grammy Award
  for the original song "How Far I'll Go," from the Disney feature
  Moana; in addition, he has devoted himself to philanthropy,
  especially in Puerto Rico, where his parents grew up; he and his
  family have been active in relief efforts following Hurricane
  Maria, raising over $40 million for the Hispanic Federation's fund;
  they joined the producers of Hamilton to create the Flamboyan Arts
  Fund for the island, and together, they have worked to encourage
  Latino political involvement and to support such causes as
  education and voting and immigrant rights; and
         WHEREAS, Lin-Manuel Miranda has inspired his fellow
  Americans through both his artistry and his dedication to making
  the world a better place, and his myriad fans look forward with
  great anticipation to his next endeavors; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby honor Lin-Manuel Miranda for his professional
  accomplishments and civic engagement and extend to him sincere best
  wishes for continued success; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Miranda as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
 
  Martinez Fischer
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1758 was adopted by the House on May
  24, 2019, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House