R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor
 1-2     Evita Tezeno of Dallas for her commitment to the creation and
 1-3     understanding of art; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, A native of Port Arthur, she graduated from Lamar
 1-5     University with a bachelor's degree in art and recently applied to
 1-6     the master of fine arts program at the University of Dallas with
 1-7     the ultimate goal of becoming a teacher; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, In addition to pursuing her studies, Ms. Tezeno
 1-9     hopes to travel abroad and also aspires to make an impact as a
1-10     woman, an artist, and an African American; and
1-11           WHEREAS, This talented individual is an instinctive artist
1-12     who draws her inspiration from the objects around her, and her
1-13     unique works are imbued with her colorful and visionary style; and
1-14           WHEREAS, In recognition of her profound dedication to the
1-15     arts, Ms. Tezeno will be honored by the Dallas Alumnae Chapter of
1-16     Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. on March 21, 1999, at the African
1-17     American Museum in Dallas; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Evita Tezeno has opened her mind and talent to the
1-19     myriad possibilities of artistic expression, and it is indeed
1-20     appropriate that she be honored for her accomplishments at this
1-21     time; now, therefore, be it
1-22           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
1-23     Legislature hereby congratulate Evita Tezeno on her outstanding
1-24     artistic contributions and extend to her sincere best wishes for
 2-1     continued success and happiness; and, be it further
 2-2           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-3     prepared for Ms. Tezeno as an expression of high regard by the
 2-4     Texas House of Representatives.
                                                             Jones of Dallas
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 447 was adopted by the House on March
         17, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House