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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The CowParade public art event is taking place in |
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Austin from July to October 2011, and this fun and imaginative |
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exhibit is providing valuable support for the Dell Children's |
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Medical Center of Central Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, CowParade features the work of local artists and |
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raises funds for partner charities in each city that hosts its |
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varied and eclectic displays of bovine statuary; the first |
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CowParade event was held in Chicago in 1999, and in the years since, |
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exhibits have appeared in 75 cities in 30 countries and have raised |
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more than $30 million; and |
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WHEREAS, CowParade Austin will feature about 100 cow |
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sculptures created by artists from the community; after the |
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exhibition ends in mid-October, the works of art will be auctioned |
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at a gala scheduled for October 30, 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, The Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas |
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has been chosen as the Austin event's nonprofit partner and |
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beneficiary; the hospital provides pediatric care for young Texans |
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in 46 counties and offers treatment for cancers and blood disorders |
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through its Children's Blood and Cancer Center; partnering with the |
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hospital, CowParade will contribute proceeds to the Austin |
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Community Foundation's Superhero Kids Fund, which helps meet the |
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specific needs of the Children's Blood and Cancer Center, its |
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patients, and their families; and |
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WHEREAS, As the home of The University of Texas Longhorns and |
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the capital of a state inextricably linked with cattle and |
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ranching, Austin is a fitting location for this exciting event, and |
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CowParade is indeed deserving of recognition for its efforts to |
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focus attention on the city's vibrant arts community while |
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benefiting a vital medical resource; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commemorate the 2011 |
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CowParade in Austin benefiting the Dell Children's Medical Center |
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of Central Texas and extend to all those taking part in the |
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exhibition and auction sincere best wishes for a memorable and |
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successful event. |
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Lucio III |
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Dukes |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 147 was adopted by the House on June |
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28, 2011, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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