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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 32
BY REPRESENTATIVE LEGER
COMMENDATIONS: Commends William Joyce, Brandon Oldenburg, and Moonbot
Studios in Shreveport upon winning the Best Animated Short Film Oscar for The
Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON1
To commend William Joyce, Brandon Oldenburg, and Moonbot Studios in Shreveport upon2
winning the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film for The Fantastic Flying Books of3
Mr. Morris Lessmore at the Eighty-Fourth Annual Academy Awards.4
WHEREAS, on Sunday, February 26, 2012, the hearts and minds of the citizens of5
the state of Louisiana were in Hollywood, California, at the Academy Awards, where the6
brilliant creative team from Shreveport's Moonbot Studios won the Oscar in the category of7
Best Animated Short Film for The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore; and8
WHEREAS, directed by William Joyce and Brandon Oldenburg, The Fantastic9
Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore is the first released animated project of Shreveport's10
Moonbot Studios, which was founded in 2010; and11
WHEREAS, this extraordinary film has captured the hearts and imaginations of all12
who have experienced the magical story of Mr. Morris Lessmore and the happiness he finds13
for himself and shares with others through his fantastic flying books; and14
WHEREAS, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore is an indelible part15
of an extraordinary era in the history of film in Louisiana, and it will forever occupy a16
special place in the memories of all whose lives it has touched; and17
WHEREAS, the singular talents and contributions of every member of the Moonbot18
team led to the creation of this animated masterpiece; and19 HLS 12RS-1072 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, in addition to being gifted filmmakers, the creative forces at Moonbot1
Studios work across various media platforms, and they have created a popular app in2
association with The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore as well as Numberlys,3
which presents a fanciful depiction of the origins of the alphabet, and Bullseye, an interactive4
music video collaboration with the Polyphonic Spree; and5
WHEREAS, the citizens of this state eagerly anticipate Moonbot's future projects,6
which, like The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, will surely delight and7
amaze audiences in Louisiana and beyond; and 8
WHEREAS, William Joyce, Brandon Oldenburg, and all at Moonbot Studios merit9
a sincere and heartfelt measure of commendation for their victory at the Oscars, for the joy10
and wonder they spread in the world with their art, and for the tremendous pride and honor11
they bring to the Shreveport community and the state of Louisiana.12
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby13
commend William Joyce, Brandon Oldenburg, and Moonbot Studios in Shreveport upon14
winning the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film for The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr.15
Morris Lessmore at the Eighty-Fourth Annual Academy Awards, does hereby recognize and16
record for posterity this memorable and historic accomplishment, and does hereby extend17
to the entire Moonbot family best wishes for continued success and happiness in all of their18
future endeavors.19
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted20
to William Joyce and Brandon Oldenburg.21
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Leger HCR No. 32
Commends William Joyce, Brandon Oldenburg, and Moonbot Studios in Shreveport upon
winning the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film for The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr.
Morris Lessmore.