H.R. No. 1250
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Heritage Senior Center Permanent Art Collection
in Irving provides a unique opportunity to view the works of local
artists in their golden years; and
WHEREAS, Established on January 20, 2011, the art collection
is believed to be the only such permanent collection in the state;
it features more than 20 original works donated by area senior
citizens, including Ruth Baker Currid, Nila Liwanag Santos, John W.
Blount, Mikki Gabriel, Darlene B. Svehlak, Joy Shaw, Wes Wilson,
Louis Lopez, Ron Stephens, H. D. Joe Stratton, Arnold Vail, Marilyn
J. Chandler, John Stevens, Donald C. Leamon, Thomas Wellman, Edwin
Parma, Sue Banfield, Mary Hoffman, John Kendro, David M. Tate, DDS,
Carol Hearne, and Bertha Bray; and
WHEREAS, Curated by recreation specialist Lisa McNamara, the
collection encompasses a wide range of genres and media, among them
watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastels, and photography; the public may
view the artworks during the center's business hours; and
WHEREAS, The Heritage Senior Center Permanent Art Collection
showcases works by older men and women who have found a meaningful
and enjoyable form of self-expression in visual art and whose
talent is indeed deserving of display; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Heritage Senior Center Permanent Art
Collection and commend all those associated with this worthy
initiative; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the collection as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Harper-Brown
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1250 was adopted by the House on April
21, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House