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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, For 55 years, the Irving Art Association has |
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fostered a greater appreciation for the visual arts among area |
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residents through a variety of memorable offerings; and |
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WHEREAS, This notable cultural resource was established in |
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January 1956 by seven artists, Edna Ganser, Edith Sinnett, Lil |
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Cartright, Liz Stricklin, Pat Bishop, Jeanne Trevarrow, and Barbara |
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Turrentine Fryrear; the group first gathered in private homes, |
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where members would set up their easels to paint together; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its founding, the organization has remained |
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dedicated to its mission of helping to enhance local citizens' |
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knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of art while enabling |
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its membership to enjoy the fellowship of other artists; today, in |
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addition to hosting weekly painting sessions at the Center for the |
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Arts at Jaycee Park, the group sponsors demonstrations, workshops, |
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and introductory classes, as well as several annual competitions; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The IAA has also been an enthusiastic supporter of |
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area students, with a yearly exhibition of their work held at the |
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Arts Center on MacArthur Boulevard and a scholarship offered to a |
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promising high school senior; and |
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WHEREAS, The Irving Art Association provides a wealth of |
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cultural opportunities to the residents of its community, and it is |
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a pleasure to recognize the organization on this significant |
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occasion in its rich history; 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 honor the Irving Art |
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Association on its 55th anniversary and extend to all those |
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associated with the group sincere best wishes for the future; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the association as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Harper-Brown |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 281 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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