TITLE: Recognizing artist Hanh Tran on the launch of her BIG TEXAS collection.

SUMMARY: Recognizing artist Hanh Tran on the launch of her BIG TEXAS collection.

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WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to recognize noted artist Hanh Tran of Houston on the occasion of the launch of her current installation, the BIG TEXAS collection; and WHEREAS, Hanh Tran's BIG TEXAS is a 50-piece collection of her oil-on-canvas artworks; the colossal BIG TEXAS collection is being presented in Austin on February 7 and will be installed at Max's Underground at Max's Wine Dive, a private cellar and event space, where it will remain for public viewing until June 8; and WHEREAS, After the collection's exhibit in Austin, Hanh will continue to exhibit the artwork on her first-ever statewide tour; the collection embraces the uniqueness of the Lone Star State by focusing on Texas nature, scenery, people, wildlife, and iconic imagery; and WHEREAS, Hanh Tran is a self-taught artist and a community volunteer; she encourages others to face daily challenges by incorporating art into their lives; each month, Hanh donates her time by providing art therapy sessions and art lessons to the children of the Texas-based charity the Sunshine Kids, and to the patients of the North Cypress Medical Center's Cancer Division; and WHEREAS, Hanh has recently established the Hanh Gallery Hero program and annual award, which she has created to honor those who lend their expertise to others and give back to the community through their volunteerism; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby commend Hanh Tran on her exceptional artistic talent and on her BIG TEXAS collection and extend gratitude for her generosity and volunteerism; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for her as an expression of high regard from the Texas House of Representatives. S. Davis of Harris Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 310 was adopted by the House on February 7, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House