1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 993 1-3 WHEREAS, Mexic-Arte Museum is the capital city's museum 1-4 dedicated to presenting Mexican, Latino, and Latin American art, 1-5 and for 15 years many dedicated individuals of this noteworthy 1-6 institution have worked to produce and present outstanding 1-7 exhibitions and educational programs promoting the artistic 1-8 heritage of these cultures; and 1-9 WHEREAS, As one of the oldest institutions and as a 1-10 forerunner in presenting cultural programs that are deeply 1-11 rooted in this state, Mexic-Arte Museum has exemplified the 1-12 diversity within our state and has created important ties with 1-13 our neighboring country, Mexico; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Individuals, private businesses, foundations, the 1-15 City of Austin, the Texas Commission on the Arts, Mid-America 1-16 Arts Alliance, the National Endowment for the Arts, the 1-17 Consulate General of Mexico in Austin, and others have contributed 1-18 to establishing the museum; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Mexic-Arte Museum has long served as a center of 1-20 Mexican, Mexican American, and Latin American arts programming in 1-21 Texas, coordinating an array of exhibitions and programs in Austin 2-1 and cities throughout the Lone Star State, including San Antonio, 2-2 El Paso, Corpus Christi, Del Rio, Laredo, Kingsville, Dallas, and 2-3 others; and 2-4 WHEREAS, As the Official Sister Museum of the Diego Rivera 2-5 and Frida Kahlo Studio Museum in Mexico City, Mexic-Arte Museum 2-6 has served as a bridge between Texas and neighboring Mexico 2-7 through its many cultural programs and exchanges; the Consul 2-8 General of Mexico is an honorary member of the Mexic-Arte Museum 2-9 Board of Directors, and the Consulate General of Mexico Library 2-10 is housed at the museum as well; and 2-11 WHEREAS, Located on Congress Avenue in Austin, just six 2-12 blocks from the State Capitol, accessible to citizens and 2-13 visitors, Mexic-Arte Museum is situated in the heart of Texas to 2-14 showcase Mexican, Mexican American, and Latin American art and 2-15 culture; it is indeed a privilege to recognize the museum for the 2-16 many vital contributions that it has made toward the education and 2-17 enlightenment of children and adults alike, and it is fitting that 2-18 this worthy endeavor be honored at this time; now, therefore, be it 2-19 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-20 76th Legislature, express support for this valuable contribution 2-21 to the state's culturally rich history by recognizing Mexic-Arte 2-22 Museum for presenting and celebrating the cultural heritage and 2-23 exchange of Mexican, Mexican American, and Latin American art and 2-24 culture for 15 years and extend best wishes to all those 3-1 associated with this renowned institution; and, be it further 3-2 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 3-3 Mexic-Arte Museum President Jorge A. Sedeno for prominent display 3-4 at the museum. 3-5 ]UNEEDS TILDE ON SEDENO 3-6 Barrientos 3-7 ______________________________________ 3-8 President of the Senate 3-9 I hereby certify that the above 3-10 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-11 on May 14, 1999. 3-12 ______________________________________ 3-13 Secretary of the Senate 3-14 ______________________________________ 3-15 Member, Texas Senate