SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 182
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Hanh Tran on her exceptional artistic
talent and on her BIG TEXAS collection and extend gratitude to
her for her generosity and volunteerism; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 7, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate