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This Concurrent Resolution officially recognizes Richard Kelso as the recipient of the 2020 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Visual Art, acknowledging his significant contributions to the arts in Mississippi. The Governor's Arts Awards, established in 1988, honor individuals and organizations for outstanding artistic achievements, community development through the arts, and arts patronage, highlighting the important connection between government and the arts in Mississippi. Richard Kelso, a native of Cleveland, Mississippi, is celebrated for his paintings that capture the essence of the Mississippi Delta landscape, drawing inspiration from his studies with renowned artists. Having been a full-time artist for over three decades, his work is featured in prominent collections, including the Mississippi Museum of Art and the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art, solidifying his status as a world-class painter who enhances Mississippi's artistic heritage.