87R16130 BK-D
By: Anderson H.R. No. 743
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Charles Wallis, an oil and acrylic painter hailing
from Waco, has earned widespread acclaim and recognition for his
vibrant landscapes, portraits, still life paintings, and abstract
compositions; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wallis began his artistic studies at University
High School in Waco and went on to graduate with a fine arts degree
from Baylor University in 1967; embarking on his career as a
professional artist, he opened a design studio and also taught art
and design courses at Baylor and art appreciation courses at
McLennan Community College; for a decade, he operated his studio in
Waco, where Baylor University was one of his major clients; and
WHEREAS, Over the past 10 years, Mr. Wallis has painted
numerous depictions of vintage Waco landmarks, in addition to
homages to iconic Baylor University figures such as the
university's namesake, Judge R. E. B. Baylor, and Heisman Trophy
winner Robert Griffin III; he has donated a number of pieces from
this collection to the Historic Waco Foundation, and he has also
displayed his art at several local galleries; many of his other
works are inspired by the natural beauty of Texas, and he has been
featured elsewhere in the state at the Adobe Western Art Gallery in
Fort Worth, the Weiler House Fine Art Gallery in Arlington, the
Frame Gallery in Bryan, and the Texas Visual Artists Association in
Dallas; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wallis's paintings have been selected for a host
of awards, including first-place honors at the Irving Art
Association's National Wildlife Show in 2010, at the Nature Art
Exhibition in 2012, and at the Conroe Art League Annual Show in
2017, along with Best in Show honors from the Central Texas Art
League in 2016 and the Envision Arts Happy Fall Show in 2019; he has
served as a judge for the Lone Star Art Guild Annual Show, and he has
benefited his peers in the arts scene through various leadership
roles with the Texas Visual Arts Association, the Central Texas Art
League, the Brazos Valley Art League, and the Visual Art Society of
Bryan-College Station; and
WHEREAS, Charles Wallis's passion, imagination, and mastery
of his medium are evidenced in his extensive body of work and the
multitude of painting styles and subjects he has explored, and he
has made a contribution all his own to the rich tapestry of Texas
art; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Charles Wallis for his lifetime of
artistic achievements and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued success and fulfillment in his future endeavors; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Wallis as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.