81R12969 MMS-D
By: Straus H.C.R. No. 123
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Texas Legislature is pleased to recognize April
7, 2009, as Texas Medal of Arts Awards Day at the State Capitol and
to commend this year's distinguished award recipients; and
WHEREAS, Presented by the Texas Cultural Trust, the Texas
Medal of Arts Awards pay tribute to Texans who have made important
contributions to a variety of artistic disciplines in the state,
either through personal achievement or through generous support;
and
WHEREAS, Those selected for the 2009 biennial awards are:
Laura W. Bush, Standing Ovation; Robert Rauschenberg, Lifetime
Achievement; Lake/Flato Architects, Architecture; James Dick, Arts
Education; Anheuser-Busch Companies, Corporate Arts Patron; Robert
Rodriguez, Film; Edith O'Donnell, Individual Arts Patron; Austin
City Limits, Multimedia; Clint Black, Music; T. R. Fehrenbach,
Literary Arts; Betty Buckley, Theatre Arts; and Keith Carter,
Visual Arts; and
WHEREAS, The arts greatly enhance the quality of life in
Texas, and the creative individuals and committed patrons being
honored by the Texas Cultural Trust have contributed immeasurably
to the rich cultural tapestry of the Lone Star State; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby congratulate the recipients of the 2009 Texas Medal of Arts
Awards and express deep appreciation for their dedication to the
advancement of the arts in Texas; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for each
award winner as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of
Representatives and Senate.