84R19898 WG-D By: Anderson of McLennan H.R. No. 2030 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Elsa Luciano, a junior at University High School, has excelled in regional competition in the 2015 Visual Arts Scholastic Event; and WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Texas Art Education Association, VASE is an annual contest that recognizes exemplary student achievement in the visual arts in 10 categories that range from painting, photography, and graphic design to sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, and textiles; Ms. Luciano's scratch art piece titled Sally received a superior rating from a panel of jurors at the Region 12 VASE competition, where her work was evaluated on the basis of originality of concept, technical expertise, and other criteria; with her success at the competition, she received an invitation to take part in the 2015 State VASE Event held in Dallas in April; and WHEREAS, Receiving valuable guidance from sponsor Tiffany Silverthorne, this gifted young Texan has demonstrated outstanding skill and discipline, and she may indeed take great pride in her accomplishments; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Elsa Luciano on her performance in the 2015 Visual Arts Scholastic Event and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Luciano as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.