Bill Text: TX HR147 | 2011 | 82nd Legislature 1st Special | Introduced

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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-Introduced.html

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82S11114 MGR-D
By: Lucio III H.R. No. 147

R E S O L U T I O N
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.