S.C.R. No. 55 




SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Mexic-Arte Museum for its role in the cultural enrichment 
and education of all Texans through its presentation and promotion 
of Mexican and Mexican American art and culture; and
	WHEREAS, One of the oldest institutions presenting Mexican 
and Mexican American art in the State of Texas, the museum is a 
pioneer in presenting cultural programs that are deeply rooted in 
Texas; it has exemplified the diversity within our state, and it has 
created important ties with our neighboring country, Mexico; and
	WHEREAS, Located on Congress Avenue in the capital city of 
Austin, Mexic-Arte Museum has for more than 19 years promoted the 
artistic heritage of the Mexican and Mexican American cultures; and
	WHEREAS, The museum was established by the support of 
businesses, individuals, foundations, the City of Austin, the Texas 
Commission on the Arts, the Mid-America Arts Alliance, the National 
Endowment for the Arts, the Consulate General of Mexico in Austin, 
and the Mexican government through the National Council on Arts and 
Culture; and
	WHEREAS, Mexic-Arte Museum serves as an artistic and cultural 
bridge between Mexico and Texas through its exchange programs and 
by serving as the official Sister Museum of the Diego Rivera and 
Frida Kahlo Studio Museum in Mexico City; moreover, by agreement 
with the Mexican government, the museum will host exhibitions of 
great art loaned from Mexican museums for extended periods; and
	WHEREAS, This important resource for cultural enrichment is 
vital to the economic development and tourism of the state; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas, 
recognizing the uniqueness and significant cultural role of 
Mexic-Arte Museum, hereby designate it as the "Official Mexican and 
Mexican American Fine Art Museum of Texas"; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for the 
members of the board of directors of Mexic-Arte Museum.

                                                                              




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President of the Senate             Speaker of the House
	I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 55 was adopted by the Senate 
on May 22, 2003; and that the Senate concurred in House amendment 
on May 31, 2003.




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   Secretary of the Senate             
	I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 55 was adopted by the House, 
with amendment, on May 29, 2003.




______________________________ 
   Chief Clerk of the House            



Approved:


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            Date



______________________________ 
          Governor