H.R. No. 1319
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Department
has been honored with a 2017 Texas Arts and Humanities Programming
Achievement Award by the Texas Recreation and Park Society; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious award is given each year to
individuals and organizations in the field of parks and recreation
that have created innovative and effective programs promoting the
arts and cultural activities; and
WHEREAS, The Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Department
was recognized for the creation and distribution of its Public Art
Collection Book, which features original photos and historical
information highlighting each piece of art in the city's
collection; the department also developed an ISpy public art tour
and game to encourage children and families to search for art along
a public transportation trolley route; since their inception, these
two ongoing initiatives have enabled thousands of people to enjoy
the 78 works of art currently in the city's public collection; and
WHEREAS, The arts greatly enhance the quality of life in
Texas, and by providing opportunities that encourage residents and
visitors to learn more about art in the community, the Corpus
Christi Parks and Recreation Department has contributed
immeasurably to the cultural vitality of the Lone Star State; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Corpus Christi Parks and
Recreation Department on its receipt of a 2017 Texas Arts and
Humanities Programming Achievement Award from the Texas Recreation
and Park Society and extend to all those associated with the
department sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Department as
an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1319 was adopted by the House on April
27, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House