Title: Deep in the Heart of Texas Location: Eleanor Tinsley Park: Allen Parkway at Buffalo Bayou Artist: Gayle F. Boggess Sponsor: John and Carroll Goodman Who doesn’t love this song? Deep in the Heart of Texas Cow follows the score and lyrics of the famous song painted around the body. The midnight sky is painted on the face, back and tail with graduating stars scattered in galaxy patterns. The horns are shiny gold, her eyes reflect blue with large gold stars, and the udder is covered with red stars. Bluebonnets grow up the legs and out of the ornate red and black cowgirl boots. Artist Gayle Boggess’ work, primarily done in oils and watercolors, is in private and public collections across the U.S. She is a native Houstonian living in the Katy area with her husband. They are the parents of four grown children and have five grandchildren. This remarkable statue can be yours. So, Be part of the fun, and help an incredible cause along the way. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Texas Children’s Hospital Building for Children capital campaign and will help fund the expansion of the Texas Children’s Cancer Center.				This cow was sold in Flight 4 of the internet auction hosted by Amazon.com that ran from December 15 - 21, 2001. Send a Postcard

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