SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 265
WHEREAS, The Texas Cultural Trust is recognizing the 2017
Texas Medal of Arts Award winners at a gala event in Austin on
February 21 and 22, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Presented every two years, the Texas Medal of Arts
Awards pay tribute to artists as well as arts institutions and
businesses that have made important contributions to the wide
variety of artistic disciplines in the state, either through
individual achievement or generous support; this year's event is
co-chaired by Guillermo Nicolas and Peter Holt, both of San
Antonio; and
WHEREAS, The recipients of the 2017 awards are: John Paul
and Eloise DeJoria of Paul Mitchell and Patrón Tequila, Corporate
Patron; Kris Kristofferson, Multimedia; Lynn Wyatt, Individual
Arts Patron; Lauren Anderson, Dance; Yolanda Adams, Music; Dallas
Black Dance Theatre, Arts Education; Renée Elise Goldsberry,
Theatre; the Tobin Endowment, Foundation Patron; Leo Villareal,
Visual Art; Frank Welch, Architecture; John Phillip Santos,
Literary; Scott Pelley, Journalism; and Kenny Rogers, Lifetime
Achievement; and
WHEREAS, The arts greatly enhance the quality of life in
Texas, and the creative individuals, artistic institutions, and
committed patrons being honored by the Texas Cultural Trust have
contributed immeasurably to the rich cultural tapestry of the
Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby congratulate the recipients of the 2017
Texas Medal of Arts Awards and express deep appreciation for
their dedication to the advancement of the arts in Texas; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
award winners as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Uresti
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 22, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate