H.R. No. 2502
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Glen John Claybrook, formerly of Eagle Pass, was
presented with the 2022 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature
Film from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; and
WHEREAS, Glen Claybrook received the honor for his work as
character technical director on the film, Encanto; the feature from
Walt Disney Animation Studios follows a family, the Madrigals, who
live hidden in the mountains of Colombia; this is Mr. Claybrook's
second Oscar after previously winning one in 2014 for the film,
Frozen; and
WHEREAS, The son of Lydia Claybrook and the late John
Claybrook, Mr. Claybrook was a member of the Class of 1974 at Eagle
Pass High School and went on to graduate from The University of
Texas at Austin; for many years, he served as a director and
technical director for the animation studio, Curious Pictures; he
joined Walt Disney in 1996 and was named character technical
director in 2007; over the course of his career, his credits include
Big Hero 6, Puddles, Wreck-It Ralph, Tangled, Bolt, Raya and the
Last Dragon, Chicken Little, and Home on the Range; and
WHEREAS, Through his dedication to his craft and his
unwavering commitment to excellence, Glen Claybrook has
contributed significantly to the success of Encanto and countless
other beloved films, and this prestigious award represents a
fitting recognition of his many achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Glen John Claybrook on his receipt
of the 2022 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film and extend
to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be created
for Mr. Claybrook as an expression of high regard by the Texas House
of Representatives.
Morales of Maverick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2502 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House