SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 289
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Brandon Oldenburg for his exceptional career and
accomplishments and for his promotion of the arts in his home
state; and
WHEREAS, An award-winning illustrator, designer, sculptor,
and film director, Brandon Oldenburg is a cofounder of Reel FX and
Moonbot Studios, and he currently serves as chief creative officer
of the Flight School Studio, a leading company in the world of
digital design and virtual reality; and
WHEREAS, As a youth, Brandon was inspired to pursue an
artistic career after watching Raiders of the Lost Ark with his
father; he began making films with friends in his North Richland
Hills community, and he ultimately flourished with the support of
caring parents who nurtured his creative aspirations; and
WHEREAS, Brandon's illustrations have graced the covers of
books by such prestigious authors as Elmore Leonard and Michael
Chabon; in 2012, he earned an Academy Award for his animated
short film The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, and
he earned an Emmy Award in 2013; his work on a sculptural series
in collaboration with renowned designer Brad Oldham garnered
national attention, and he was honored with a Distinguished
Alumni of the Year award in 2010 by the Ringling College of Art
and Design; and
WHEREAS, Brandon Oldenburg resides in Arlington and
continues to draw inspiration from his beloved home state; his
success is a source of encouragement to other artists and
filmmakers in Texas, and the Senate is truly honored to welcome
him to the Capitol; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby recognize Brandon Oldenburg as a treasured
citizen of the Lone Star State and extend to him best wishes for
the future in all his endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 1, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate