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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Sculptor Craig Campobella of Conroe has gained wide |
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recognition for outstanding works that increase appreciation for |
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the Lone Star State's rich heritage; and |
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WHEREAS, Specializing in figurative and representational |
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bronze sculptures, Mr. Campobella is well known as the creator of |
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"The Texian," a 14-foot-tall bronze depiction of the common |
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fighting man of the Texas Revolution; it is the focal point of the |
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Lone Star Monument and Historical Flag Park, a popular Montgomery |
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County site adjacent to the library; and |
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WHEREAS, A number of businesses have commissioned |
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Mr. Campobella's works, among them "Texas Lady Liberty," displayed |
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at the Spirit of Texas Bank headquarters, and a bust of Dr. Red |
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Duke, featured at the Red Duke Trauma Institute at Memorial |
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Hermann-Texas Medical Center; Mr. Campobella also sculpted |
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likenesses of such noted performers as Marty Stuart, Delbert |
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McClinton, and Guy Clark for the Sounds of Texas Music |
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commemorative series; in 2015, Mr. Campobella received the True |
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Texian Award from the Sons of the Republic of Texas, and his myriad |
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accolades further include winning Best of Show three times from the |
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Lone Star Art Guild; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Campobella has given generously of his time and |
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talents to benefit the performing arts in Montgomery County; he |
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launched a recognition program for volunteers who produce and |
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perform in local theaters, and the Montie Awards have raised the |
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profile of the Conroe Downtown Arts District; in addition, he has |
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served in leadership roles with such organizations as the Conroe |
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Art League, Downtown Design Committee, and the Conroe Commission on |
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Arts and Culture; and |
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WHEREAS, Through his talent and deep commitment to Texas |
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heritage, Craig Campobella has earned the admiration and |
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appreciation of countless people, and he may indeed reflect with |
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pride on his contributions; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Craig Campobella for his achievements and |
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extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Campobella as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Metcalf |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 245 was adopted by the House on March |
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18, 2021, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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