HJR70 Summary

• Honors the memory of Fred Nall Hollis (known as Nall), an internationally acclaimed surrealist artist who died on September 14, 2024, at age 76.

• Recognizes Hollis's artistic achievements including his graduation from École des Beaux-Arts in Paris in 1971, his mentorship under Salvador Dalí, and acclaimed works such as "The Last Supper" and his 32-piece "Alice in Wonderland" series.

• Acknowledges his establishment of the Nall Art Association in Vence, France, and his major collaborative project "Violata Pax" (2006) with the Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI, and the Franciscan Order, featuring works displayed across Europe and Alabama.

• Recognizes Hollis's connection to Alabama including the creation of the Alabama Art 2000 exhibition, his establishment of a studio in Fairhope, and his support for the International Arts Center and Nall Museum at Troy University, dedicated November 6, 2016.

• Directs that the resolution be appropriately presented to the family of Fred Nall Hollis as a token of sympathy and symbol of respect for his memory.