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.