SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 51 WHEREAS, Daniel Hal Holeva has greatly benefited the Arts Council of Midland over the course of nearly two decades as executive director; and WHEREAS, Appointed in January 2002, Danny Holeva has skillfully guided the annual Celebration of the Arts Festival throughout his tenure; the weekend event has grown to feature more than 60 local, state, and national artists, as well as live performances, interactive crafts, and food trucks; in 2021, it attracted some 6,000 visitors; and WHEREAS, Mr. Holeva organizes the Quarterly Exhibitions series and the Artist Community Market; in addition, he oversees the City of Midland's arts-related subgrant program, ArtSmart, and the FMH Foundation Sculpture Garden; he also serves on the board of Texans for the Arts and on the community advisory board of Basin PBS; and WHEREAS, A Midland native, Mr. Holeva graduated from The University of Texas Permian Basin and went on to earn his master's degree in fine arts from Texas Tech University; he is supported in all his endeavors by the love and encouragement of his wife, Carla Holeva, and he is the proud father of a daughter, Emily; and WHEREAS, Danny Holeva has made outstanding contributions to Midland's cultural scene through his dedicated leadership, and as he marks a significant milestone in his career, it is indeed a pleasure to recognize his achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor Daniel Hal Holeva for his many years of service as executive director of the Arts Council of Midland and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for Mr. Holeva as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Seliger ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on August 6, 2021. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate