1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 748
 1-2           WHEREAS, Ernesto Pedregon Martinez was selected as the
 1-3     Texas State Artist for two-dimensional works for the year of
 1-4     1997-1998, and the Texas Senate is pleased to recognize him; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Born and raised in the poor barrios of South El Paso,
 1-6     Ernesto Martinez understands the everyday struggles of the Mexican
 1-7     people, the focus of his work; he is a self-taught artist and
 1-8     muralist; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, One who valiantly served our country during
1-10     World War II, Mr. Martinez served with General Terry Allen's
1-11     famous "Timberwolf" Division in Europe; for his actions, he won
1-12     the Bronze Star in combat, the Combat Infantry Badge, and
1-13     Battle Stars; and
1-14           WHEREAS, A true artist of the people, Mr. Martinez has
1-15     painted patriotic, religious, and military murals for schools,
1-16     churches, and hospitals; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Honored for the high quality of his many works,
1-18     he was designated Artist of the Year by the League of United Latin
1-19     American Citizens Number 664 in 1975, was listed in Who's Who in
1-20     American Art in 1976 and 1993-1994, and was one of the national
1-21     artists who was invited to exhibit at the prestigious New England
1-22     Fine Arts Institute in Boston, Massachusetts; now, therefore, be it
1-23           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
1-24     76th Legislature, hereby congratulate Ernesto Pedregon Martinez
 2-1     on his selection as Texas State Artist for 1997-1998; and, be it
 2-2     further
 2-3           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared
 2-4     for him in appreciation of his notable achievements by the
 2-5     Senate of the State of Texas.
 2-6                                                                 Lindsay
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 2-8                                          President of the Senate
 2-9                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-10                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-11                                  on April 26, 1999.
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2-13                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-15                                           Member, Texas Senate