1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 776 1-2 WHEREAS, Bob Snead has made significant historical 1-3 contributions through his moving and memorable artwork about the 1-4 Buffalo Soldiers, and the Senate of the State of Texas is proud 1-5 to join the citizens of El Paso in recognizing him for his artistic 1-6 accomplishments; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Drawing from his own highly decorated 1-8 military background and extensive research, Mr. Snead has revived 1-9 historic moments of the first all-black Cavalry Regiments of the 1-10 United States Army; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Having insight into what he paints gives his 1-12 canvases a lot of feeling; his depictions show the courage, the 1-13 valor, and the isolation of the men of the 9th and 10th Cavalry 1-14 Regiments; Mr. Snead has brought the forgotten Buffalo Soldiers 1-15 back to the forefront; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Mr. Snead studied at the Chouinard Art Institute 1-17 in Los Angeles and the University of Mainz in Germany and under 1-18 the guidance of Wolfgang Braum of West Germany and the late 1-19 O. A. Williams of North Carolina; his techniques enhance the 1-20 compelling spirit of his characterizations; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Showcasing "A Hundred Years Ago: The Buffalo 1-22 Soldiers Revisited" outside the office of First Lady Laura Bush 1-23 is a tribute to Mr. Snead and his work; he is the 17th artist to 1-24 be asked to participate in Mrs. Bush's display of contemporary 2-1 Texas art; now, therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-3 76th Legislature, hereby commend Bob Snead for his magnificent works 2-4 and his notable contributions to reviving the life and times of the 2-5 Buffalo Soldier; and, be it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him 2-7 as a token of the admiration and respect of the Texas Senate. 2-8 Shapleigh 2-9 ______________________________________ 2-10 President of the Senate 2-11 I hereby certify that the above 2-12 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-13 on April 29, 1999. 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 Secretary of the Senate 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 Member, Texas Senate