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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Dar Richardson is a Georgetown artist who has enriched the lives of otherS through his
work; he has carved wood, sculpted in clay, created mixed media sculpture, painted on enamel, made 3-
dimensional mosaic works and even sang on stage at the Palace Theater and with the San Gabriel Chorale;
and
WHEREAS, Dar Richardson is a local arts organizer who has promoted the arts in Georgetown in
many ways including serving on the City Arts and Culture Board, helping to provide artists with venues to
show their work and contributing to the beginnings of the Georgetown Art Center; and
WHEREAS, Dar Richardson has sparked interest and excitement in children and adults alike about
doing art, whether during sculpture demonstrations at the library or teaching clay sculpture workshops at
Rock House; and
WHEREAS, Dar Richardson initiated the popular Texas Society of Sculptors Show at the Georgetown
Public Library, which is now in its 10th year, showing more than 80 works of art by artists from around the
state; and
WHEREAS, Dar Richardson has coordinated and curated the City’s outdoor Sculpture Tour during
its eight years, providing surprise, delight and beauty to visitors to the Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DALE ROSS, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS, do hereby proclamation July 16, 2017 as
DAR RICHARDSON DAY
In Georgetown, Texas