H.R. No. 2750
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Elliott Becker Lunson was named the Distinguished
Artist of 2009 by the Arts Assembly of Midland at its annual
Celebration of the Arts; and
WHEREAS, Elliott Lunson's early artistic impulses were
inspired and encouraged by his mother, Jane Becker, who has taught
art at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, Midland
College, and Robert E. Lee High School; his talent, which was
already evident during those early years, was recognized by his art
teachers and professors as well; after graduating from Lee High
School, he studied art at Midland College and earned a bachelor's
degree from UTPB in 2004; he later became an art teacher at Trinity
School of Midland; and
WHEREAS, This promising young artist has made a name for
himself in both the Midland-Odessa and Hudson, New York arts
communities; though he creates ceramic pieces and sculpture, his
favorite medium is oils, and he is known for taking on classical
topics and presenting them in contemporary ways; two of his works,
"Stretched" and "Jesus & Buddha," were honored with an Award of
Merit and a Best in Show designation, respectively, at the Midland
Arts Association-Midland College Fall 2008 Juried Art Show;
"Stretched," a panoramic self-portrait, was included in a 2009
emerging artist exhibition at the Limner Gallery in Hudson, and it
was also featured on the cover of the Midland College literary
publication Tableau and in Direct Art magazine; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lunson draws strength from the love and support
of his wife and fellow artist, Amanda Giddens, as well as from his
sons, Trenton and Ryan; he also enjoys playing the piano, guitar,
drums, and bass guitar; and
WHEREAS, Elliot Lunson has demonstrated skill, creativity,
and dedication in his work as an artist, and he has garnered the
respect and admiration of countless art enthusiasts in Midland and
beyond; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Elliott Becker Lunson on his
receipt of the 2009 Distinguished Artist award from the Arts
Assembly of Midland and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Lunson as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Craddick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2750 was adopted by the House on May
31, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House