Bill Text: TX HR147 | 2011 | 82nd Legislature 1st Special | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commemorating the 2011 CowParade in Austin benefiting the Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-07-05 - Reported enrolled [HR147 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-HR147-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 147 | ||
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| WHEREAS, The CowParade public art event is taking place in | ||
| Austin from July to October 2011, and this fun and imaginative | ||
| exhibit is providing valuable support for the Dell Children's | ||
| Medical Center of Central Texas; and | ||
| WHEREAS, CowParade features the work of local artists and | ||
| raises funds for partner charities in each city that hosts its | ||
| varied and eclectic displays of bovine statuary; the first | ||
| CowParade event was held in Chicago in 1999, and in the years since, | ||
| exhibits have appeared in 75 cities in 30 countries and have raised | ||
| more than $30 million; and | ||
| WHEREAS, CowParade Austin will feature about 100 cow | ||
| sculptures created by artists from the community; after the | ||
| exhibition ends in mid-October, the works of art will be auctioned | ||
| at a gala scheduled for October 30, 2011; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas | ||
| has been chosen as the Austin event's nonprofit partner and | ||
| beneficiary; the hospital provides pediatric care for young Texans | ||
| in 46 counties and offers treatment for cancers and blood disorders | ||
| through its Children's Blood and Cancer Center; partnering with the | ||
| hospital, CowParade will contribute proceeds to the Austin | ||
| Community Foundation's Superhero Kids Fund, which helps meet the | ||
| specific needs of the Children's Blood and Cancer Center, its | ||
| patients, and their families; and | ||
| WHEREAS, As the home of The University of Texas Longhorns and | ||
| the capital of a state inextricably linked with cattle and | ||
| ranching, Austin is a fitting location for this exciting event, and | ||
| CowParade is indeed deserving of recognition for its efforts to | ||
| focus attention on the city's vibrant arts community while | ||
| benefiting a vital medical resource; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas | ||
| Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commemorate the 2011 | ||
| CowParade in Austin benefiting the Dell Children's Medical Center | ||
| of Central Texas and extend to all those taking part in the | ||
| exhibition and auction sincere best wishes for a memorable and | ||
| successful event. | ||
| Lucio III | ||
| Dukes | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 147 was adopted by the House on June | ||
| 28, 2011, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
