By: Barrientos S.C.R. No. 31 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is proud to 1-2 recognize the poster artists of Austin and to declare February 25, 1-3 1993, as Austin Poster Artist Day; and 1-4 WHEREAS, For more than a quarter of a century, Austin poster 1-5 artists have chronicled the evolution of popular music with 1-6 eloquence and rare vitality and scope; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Local music and poster art have become intertwined 1-8 and have been successful in promoting the grass roots styles and 1-9 traditions for which Austin has been famous since the mid-1960s; 1-10 and 1-11 WHEREAS, During the 1970s, Austin artists such as Jim 1-12 Franklin and Michael Priest, as well as their peers, created a 1-13 poster style that was uniquely Texan; and 1-14 WHEREAS, During the 1980s and early 1990s, while other 1-15 cities' poster art was all but dormant, the City of Austin 1-16 continued to lead the way in the poster art field; the Austin 1-17 artists have been faithful to the spirit of the music they 1-18 represent and have continued to challenge and to break new ground 1-19 in their field; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Austin poster art is today held in high regard 1-21 worldwide and has been crafted by talented individuals who have a 1-22 deep appreciation for music and a desire to express and promote the 1-23 traditions and culture of Austin; now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the 73rd Legislature of the State of Texas 2-2 hereby declare February 25, 1993, as Austin Poster Artist Day and 2-3 commend Austin poster artists for their contributions to their 2-4 community; and, be it further 2-5 RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for them 2-6 as an expression of esteem from the Texas Legislature.