House Concurrent Resolution 24, honoring the life and artistic contributions of Hendrick (Hank) Pander (1937–2023), was moved to the Senate floor by the Rules Committee after testimony from legislative staff and supporters.

Devin Mullins, legislative assistant to Representative Ben Bowman, presented the measure and recounted Pander’s biography: born in the Netherlands, moved to the United States in 1965, later settled in Oregon, and produced works displayed at the Portland Art Museum, Oregon State University and in public commissions across the state. Mullins told the committee that Pander’s portraits of governors and paintings of events such as the Mount St. Helens eruption and the wreck of the New Carissa are part of Oregon’s cultural record.

Committee members offered praise for the artist’s lasting contributions to Oregon’s cultural life. Senator Manning moved the resolution to the floor with a be-adopted recommendation; the motion passed in committee.

Why it matters: the resolution preserves and recognizes a prominent Oregon artist’s legacy and the public presence of his work across state institutions.

Next steps: HCR 24 will be carried to the Senate floor for concurrence.