81R20377 MDM-D
By: Parker H.R. No. 1292
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The seventh and eighth grade art students at Downing
Middle School in Flower Mound participated in a charity event that
raised more than $143,000 for the North Texas Food Bank; and
WHEREAS, Under the guidance of art instructor Deborah Cox,
the young artists designed 150 ceramic bowls that were donated to
the 10th annual Empty Bowls project benefiting local
underprivileged individuals; and
WHEREAS, Downing students were among artisans from
throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area who contributed their pottery
for the benefit, and their handcrafted bowls were selected as
mementos by attendees of the fund-raiser; local restaurants donated
food for the event, and all proceeds were presented to the North
Texas Food Bank; and
WHEREAS, Through sharing their talents, Downing students
have contributed to the well-being of others in their community,
and they are to be saluted for their outstanding efforts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend the Art I students of Downing Middle
School for participating in the Empty Bowls event for the North
Texas Food Bank and extend to them sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the school as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.