H.R. No. 310
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to
recognize noted artist Hanh Tran of Houston on the occasion of the
launch of her current installation, the BIG TEXAS collection; and
WHEREAS, Hanh Tran's BIG TEXAS is a 50-piece collection of
her oil-on-canvas artworks; the colossal BIG TEXAS collection is
being presented in Austin on February 7 and will be installed at
Max's Underground at Max's Wine Dive, a private cellar and event
space, where it will remain for public viewing until June 8; and
WHEREAS, After the collection's exhibit in Austin, Hanh will
continue to exhibit the artwork on her first-ever statewide tour;
the collection embraces the uniqueness of the Lone Star State by
focusing on Texas nature, scenery, people, wildlife, and iconic
imagery; and
WHEREAS, Hanh Tran is a self-taught artist and a community
volunteer; she encourages others to face daily challenges by
incorporating art into their lives; each month, Hanh donates her
time by providing art therapy sessions and art lessons to the
children of the Texas-based charity the Sunshine Kids, and to the
patients of the North Cypress Medical Center's Cancer Division; and
WHEREAS, Hanh has recently established the Hanh Gallery Hero
program and annual award, which she has created to honor those who
lend their expertise to others and give back to the community
through their volunteerism; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commend Hanh Tran on her exceptional artistic
talent and on her BIG TEXAS collection and extend gratitude for her
generosity and volunteerism; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her as an expression of high regard from the Texas
House of Representatives.
S. Davis of Harris
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 310 was adopted by the House on
February 7, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House