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This resolution honors Kevin Kresse, a Little Rock native and accomplished sculptor, for creating a bronze statue of Johnny Cash that is now part of the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol. The resolution highlights Kresse's artistic background, noting that he was born in North Little Rock, attended local schools, and developed his artistic skills through experience and education, including teaching at the Arkansas Arts Center and learning bronze casting. The resolution emphasizes Kresse's significant artistic achievements, such as creating busts of other legendary Arkansas musicians, completing public art installations, and receiving notable recognition like the Governor's Art Award for Individual Artist in 2015. The document also quotes Kresse's own reflections on the importance of creating the Johnny Cash sculpture, expressing his desire to represent Arkansas and capture the musician's essence, and includes a poignant quote from Johnny Cash's daughter Rosanne, who praised the sculpture's emotional depth and artistic quality. Ultimately, the resolution formally honors Kresse for his artistic accomplishment and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to him by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives.

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hr1081&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R