82R24657 JGH-D
By: Harper-Brown H.R. No. 1584
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Studios at Las Colinas in Irving is celebrating
its 30th anniversary with a film and television gala on April 30,
2011; and
WHEREAS, Since Silkwood was filmed there in 1983, the Studios
at Las Colinas has served as the production facility for such major
films as The Trip to Bountiful, RoboCop, JFK, Leap of Faith, and
Talk Radio; in addition, a number of television programs, including
Walker, Texas Ranger, Prison Break, and the popular children's
series Barney & Friends, have been produced at the site; and
WHEREAS, Managed by Muller Entertainment since 2005, the
Studios at Las Colinas is considered one of the largest soundstage
studios between the east and west coasts and one of the largest
production and soundstage studios in Texas; following a
multimillion-dollar renovation in 2009, this impressive venue
includes three versatile soundstages, a suite of full-service
production offices, and numerous filming locations on the studio
property and nearby; and
WHEREAS, The Studios at Las Colinas has greatly contributed
to the local economy, while helping to make Texas a prime
destination for film and television production, and it is indeed a
pleasure to commend it for three decades of service to the moving
image industry; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Studios
at Las Colinas and extend to all those associated with the facility
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the studio as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.